Scotland - Apply for Financial Support if you have Disabled Child

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Apply for Financial Support if you have a Disabled Child, the applicant has to approach the Local Council link

   NOTE: The applicant has to enter their Postcode and click “Find” to check nearby offices.

2. Also, the applicant has to contact the respective school.
3. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer
4. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
5. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
6. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
7. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
8. Also, the proposal should be supported by evidence, such as data on the local population, projected demand for school places, and evidence of the need for specific types of schools or facilities.
9. There is no fee for Financial Support if you have a Disabled Child.
10. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
11. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
12. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
13. For further process, the applicant has to follow the instruction given by the officer.
14. This entire process can be completed within 15 – 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Medical Reports
• Education Report
• Blue Badge scheme
• Social care assessments
• Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan
• ID proof (Birth Certificate, national Identity card, etc)
• Address proof – (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
• Any other documents (if required)

Office Locations & Contacts

UNITED KINGDOM REGISTER OFFICE
Westminster Register Office
Westminster City Hall, 64 Victoria Street,
London, SW1E 6QP
For assistance 0300 123 1837
Contact Details link
Local Council Office link

Note: The applicant has to enter their Postcode to find nearby offices. If the applicant doesn’t know their postcode use the following link to find their postcode link

Eligibility

• Any person who has a disabled child is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• There is no fee for Financial Support if you have a Disabled Child.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 15 - 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Address
• Contact details
• Age
• Gender
• Qualification details
• Fax
• Email
• Medical details
• Planning details
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• The financial support provided to families with disabled children in Scotland is collectively known as "disability benefits". Disability benefits can include Disability Living Allowance (DLA), Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Carer's Allowance, and tax credits such as Child Tax Credit and Working Tax Credit.

Information which might help

• For more information link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

• These benefits are designed to help families with the extra costs associated with caring for a disabled child or young person.
• In addition to disability benefits, there are also various grants and funds available to families with disabled children in Scotland that can provide financial assistance.