There are many different sources of financial support available to children with disabilities and their families.  Perhaps most important is Child Disability Payment, which has replaced  Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for Children (under 16's)  in Scotland. a lot of other funding is dependent on this benefit.

Another important route to resources is an assessment by social work (known as a Section 23).

Many families miss out on benefits because the application processes are complex and time consuming.  For this reason, it may be beneficial to start with the support of a voluntary organisation.  Please contact our Community Team on 0800 031 5793, option 1 then 1 , or [email protected] for further information.

The following list is sorted by which service may be most helpful:

• Child Disability Payment/ Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for Children (under 16’s)
• Personal Independence Payments (PIP)
• Motability
• Blue Badge
• Carer’s Allowance
• Tax Credits (Child Tax Credit and Working Tax Credit)
• Family Fund
• Trust Grants
• Assistance with Heating and Energy Bills
• Council Tax Reduction
• Housing – New Supply Shared Equity (NSSE)
• Scottish Welfare Fund
• Social Work Assessment (Section 23)
• Direct Payments
• Respite and Short Breaks