The latest figures from Social Security Scotland show that by the end of October 2022, merely 3,500 people across Scotland were receiving Adult Disability Payment (ADP). The new disability benefit is replacing Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for those aged under 65 on April 8, 2013.
Similar to PIP, ADP is designed to help cover the extra costs of being disabled, having a long-term health condition or terminal illness. Claimants who receive ADP will be paid between £24.45 and £156.90 per week and as it is paid every four weeks, this amounts to between £97.80 and £627.60 every payment period.
A successful claim for ADP can also open the door to additional benefit top-ups, help with housing costs, Council Tax and travel. The extra support is also available for existing PIP claimants, those on DLA and Child Disability Payment.
