Normally a child will get a lump sum to cover compensation for things like accommodation, loss of future earnings and specialist equipment. However, future care and case management are normally funded by way of periodical payments. That means that a payment will be received every year in December during your child’s life. Those periodical payments will be index linked, meaning the amount received will adjust as care costs change over time. They mean that your child will have their care needs covered for as long as they live.