Different sources of information have for the first time been brought together in a new analysis by CELCIS, published today (8 May 2024), to better understand what is known about disabled children across Scotland’s statistical collections.
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Social Security Scotland now paying disability benefits for disabled children in Scotland
All disabled children and young people in Scotland who receive disability benefits will now be paid directly from Social Security Scotland.
Parliamentary summit to celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities
The Scottish Parliament is inviting people from across Scotland to attend its first Summit to celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities in Holyrood. The event is being delivered in partnership with the Cross-Party Group on Disability and will take place on Saturday 25 November 2023 – just ahead of International Day of Persons with […]
Concerns that children with highly complex disabilities and intensive healthcare needs are unable to access nursery
A new report entitled Overview of the provision in Scotland of Early Learning and Childcare for Children with Profound and Multiple Learning highlights widespread failings, as children with highly complex disabilities and intensive health care needs are unable to access their right to nursery placements across Scotland.
£130m for disabled children since launch of benefit
More than £130 million has been distributed to thousands of families with disabled children since the launch of a Scottish Government benefit. The latest official figures show the families of over 54,000 children and young people were receiving Child Disability Payment in December last year.
New Transition Support Bill proposed by Johann Lamont MSP
A new Bill has been proposed by Johann Lamont MSP that is designed to improve outcomes for children and young people with a disability in the transition to adulthood. It aims to ensure every disabled child with an impairment or long-term health condition has a right to a Transition Plan.
