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The Child Disability Payment171 will be replacing the Disability Living Allowance (DLA) (Child)172 benefit.

Conclusion
The Child Disability Payment171 will be replacing the Disability Living Allowance (DLA) (Child)172 benefit. People who are eligible will be between three months and 18 years of age and have: • lived with a disability for at least three months and who can expect to continue to have this disability for at least six months - unless they are regarded as terminally ill.173 • qualifying children aged three months or over will be entitled to a payment for their care. Children over three years old can also get a payment to help with their mobility needs.174
Government Response
Not Addressed
HM Government Not Addressed
The next step in the programme is, as you know, the delivery of disability benefits, starting with the introduction of our eleventh benefit, Child Disability Payment in 3 local authority areas later this month ahead of full national rollout in autumn. This is a replacement for the UK Government’s Disability Living Allowance for childrenand will be followed in 2022 by the delivery of Adult Disability Payment, which replaces the UK Government’s Personal Independence Payment.
Addressee Bodies
Scotland Office
Timeline
Recommendation age 4.9 yrs
Report published 23 Jun 2021