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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
National
Jane McLeod

Scots eligible for disability payment not to be subjected to 'degrading' tests

The launch has been described as a ‘significant milestone’

SCOTS eligible for disability benefit will not be subject to “degrading functional examinations”, a minister has pledged, as applications for the new payment open today.

The Adult Disability Payment replaces the Personal Independence Payment, and is designed to provide financial support to people aged between 16 and state pension age who are disabled, have a long-term health condition or have a terminal illness.

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