Adult Disability Payment is gradually replacing Personal Independence Payment (PIP) for existing claimants living in Scotland. The devolved benefit provides the same financial support as the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) for people between 16 and State Pension age, who are disabled, have a long-term health condition or have a terminal illness.
People already receiving PIP do not need to apply for Adult Disability Payment as the migration will be automatic. Case transfers from DWP to the Social Security Scotland IT system are being carried out in stages with PIP transfers expected to be completed by the end of 2025.
Social Security Scotland - the devolved welfare system that delivers Adult Disability Payment - has issued a new update on social media reminding existing PIP claimants to update DWP with any changes in their circumstances until they have been transferred. Failing to report certain changes could result in benefit payments being stopped.
