| Service/benefit | Am I entitled to this? | How do I get this? |
| Social security Scotland. Child Disability Payment | If you have a child under the age of 18 and they have a diagnosed or undiagnosed disability, then yes. (not means tested) | Apply online https://www.socialsecurity.gov.scot/benefits or receive a form through post. |
| Carer’s support payment | If your child receives Child disability payment (only middle or high care rate) You have lived in the country for over 3 years You earn under £196 per week after tax and national insurance | Apply online https://www.gov.uk/browse/benefits/helpfor-carers |
| Blue Badge for parking | If you receive the higher rate of mobility allowance within child disability payment | Cost of £20 to apply (this will be returned if application is declined) Apply on gov.uk website https://www.gov.uk/apply-blue-badge |
| Motability Scheme | If you are in receipt of higher mobility element of child disability payment | Apply on Motability Scheme web site https://news.motability.co.uk/topic/scotland/ |
| Council Tax reduction | If you have an extra bedroom because of your child’s needs, then you may be eligible. | Edinburgh council website. Claim a council tax reduction. https://www.mygov.scot/council-tax/discounts-exemptions-and-reductions |
| Carer Plus bus pass | If your child has a disability and is under the age of 18. You will have to be in receipt of proof of disability | Online at https://www.transport.gov.scot/ (need to create a my account) Or visit local library for paper copy |
| Free school meals, milk and school clothing grants. | School meals during term time. You may be eligible for financial support during school holidays (must be claiming universal credit, job seekers allowance) | Apply online at https://www.mygov.scot |
| Scottish child disability payment | £27.15 per child per week. Payment every six weeks | Apply online at https://www.mygov.scot/child-disability-payment |
| Turn to us benefit calculator | Will check which benefits/ support you may be entitled to | turn2us.org.uk |
| Coffee mornings in Prospect Bank School | All parents and carers of children who come to Prospect Bank are invited to attend. | First Thursday for every month except (January and April) |
| PB Facebook page | This is a private group for parents and carers of children currently attending Prospect Bank School. | Look up Prospect Bank School on FB and send a friend request |
| Parent’s WhatsApp group | This is a private group for parents and carers of children currently attending Prospect Bank School. | Invitation link sent by school |
| Prospect Bank Newsletter | The newsletter is for all families and the wider community. | Added to school website, X and link sent to parents carers by WhatsApp from class phones monthly. |
prospectbankschool.com 