Roll Out of New Child Disability Payment System in Scotland Could Mean an Increase in Benefits

22nd November 2021 will see the introduction of a new Child Disability Payment system in Scotland replacing Disability Living Allowance for young people which could mean an increase in benefits for some young people.

The roll out from DLA to the new Child Disability Payment is already underway and will continue over the next few months.

RNIB Connect Radio’s Toby Davey caught up with Dominic Milne RNIB Legal Rights Officer to find out more about the new payment system and how it might affect young blind and partially sighted people in Scotland and their families and carers.

Young people, their families and carers don’t need to do anything as they will be contacted by Social Security Scotland regarding the changes and move to the new Child Disability Payment system.

If you have any concerns about the changes in Scotland to the new Child Disability Payment you can contact Social Security Scotland on 0800 181 2222 or you can contact RNIB’s Legal Rights Service for help and advice on the new payment system or any questions you may have relating to benefits through the RNIB Helpline on 0303 123 9999.

More information and advice about benefits can also be found on the RNIB website - https://www.rnib.org.uk/advice/money-benefits-finance


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