Families in West Lothian have received £54.6 million in vital financial support to help with the extra costs of caring for a disabled child or young person. ‌

The most recently published statistics from Social Security Scotland show that at the end of June 2025, the families of 4,015 children and young people in West Lothian were receiving Child Disability Payment. ‌

The benefit helps with the extra costs experienced by families with children or young people who are disabled, terminally ill or who have a long-term health condition. ‌

It is available to parents and carers, even if they are working or have savings. READ MORE: Armed Forces charity host Purple Poppy Day in West Lothian honouring animals who served in wars

Figures show that since Child Disability Payment launched i

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