New update for people claiming ADP or other devolved benefits this week

People making a new claim for certain devolved payments this week will be unable to make an online claim from Friday evening until Monday morning. Social Security Scotland has announced that online services for benefits including Adult and Child Disability Payment, Carer Support Payment or Scottish Child Payment will be unavailable from 6pm on April 19 until 8am on April 22.

15 benefits and payments unique to Scotland Below is everything you need to know about devolved benefits and payments with direct links to the dedicated pages on the Social Security Scotland website here. Child Winter Heating Payment - £251.50 annual payment This is an annual payment will rise to £251.50 this year to help families of youngsters up to the age of 19 on the highest rate care component of disability benefits. This includes Disability Living Allowance for Children, Child or Adult Disability Payment and Personal Independence Payment - find out more here.

Best Start Grant School Age Payment This is a one-off payment of £314.40 when a child would normally start primary one for families who get certain benefits - find out more here. To find out more about any of the benefits or payments, or to apply visit Social Security Scotland online here or contact them on 0800 182 2222.

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