The Scottish child payment scheme has been extended to include children under 16
If you're a Scottish resident claiming certain means-tested benefits, and look after a child under 16, you may be able to apply for the Scottish child payment.
From now on the Scottish child payment will be £25 a week per child.
· Criteria: claim means-tested benefits.
To qualify, you must be claiming one of the following benefits:
- Child tax credit
- Income-based jobseeker's allowance
- Income-related employment and support allowance
- Income support
- Pension credit
- Universal credit
- Working tax credit with a disability, or severe disability, element
Scottish child payment is paid, on top of child benefit, Child benefit is currently £21.80 a week for a first born or only child, or £14.45 a week per child for additional children.
If you already claim Scottish child payment you don't need to do anything you’ll get it automatically.
If you're not currently in receipt of Scottish child payment, or you currently get it for a child under six but you're now eligible to apply for older children, you'll need to apply
How to apply for Scottish child payment if you don't already get it
The easiest way to apply for Scottish child payment is to apply online - - mygov.scot or by calling call 0800 182 2222
As an WSHA tenant you speak to one of our Welfare Rights Officers who will help support you applying. Call 0141 9592552
