Remaining politically neutral during General Election 2024


Under guidance from the Electoral Commission and Charity Commission, it's important that Scope remains politically neutral during General Elections.

While we understand that this period will see many passionate discussions and do not want to discourage open discussion, we cannot allow discussions which are purely intended to influence voting.

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Child disability premiums

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shan212911
shan212911 Community member Posts: 1 Listener
Just a question if your child is in receipt of dla do you get a child disability premium on legacy benefits such as income support? Or Is it just on tax credits? I'm reading alot of conflicting information and just seeing if we are receiving all we are entitled too 

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 56,055 Disability Gamechanger
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    Your Income Support will be just for you and a partner if you have one, it doesn't include money for your child. The disability element is paid with child tax credits if you claim it. Are you currently claiming tax credits as well?
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
  • L_Volunteer
    L_Volunteer Community Volunteer Adviser, Scope Member Posts: 7,983 Disability Gamechanger
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    I would just like to add a warm welcome @shan212911. It is great to see you have joined us.

    Please don't hesitate to let us know if there's anything else we can do to support you  :)
    Community Volunteer Adviser with professional knowledge of education, special educational needs and disabilities and EHCP's. Pronouns: She/her. 

    Please note: if I use the online community outside of its hours of administration, I am doing so in a personal capacity only.
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