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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 issued automatically by Social Security Scotland and 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. ‌

The Child Winter Heating Payment is unique to Scotland and issued to youngsters under the age of 19 in receipt of the higher daily living component rate of Child Disability Payment, Adult Disability Payment (ADP) or Disability Living Allowance (Child). It's important to

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