Almost 45,000 disabled children and young people to be supported this year.
Families of almost 45,000 disabled children and young people are set to receive
winter heating support, as Scotland’s unique benefit marks its fifth anniversary.
Child Winter Heating Payments will be issued from next week to families caring for children with the highest disability support needs.
All payments are automatic and are expected to be made by the end of October.
In total, £11.4 million is expected to be put in the pockets of families who need it the most.
BACKGROUND
Child Winter Heating Payment is paid automatically to the families of children and young people under 19 who receive the highest levels of disability support.
This includes those getting the highest rate care component of Child Disability Payment and the
enhanced rate daily living component of Adult Disability Payment.
Each eligible child receives their own payment, meaning families with multiple disabled children receive support for each child.
44,971 disabled children and young people are set to receive winter heating support: Scotland’s Economic and Fiscal Forecasts – May 2025 | Scottish Fiscal Commission