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Daily Record
Daily Record
Politics
Paul Hutcheon

Vulnerable Scots won't have new benefit reviewed under 'compassionate' social security system

Disabled people with the most serious lifelong health conditions will not have to go through stressful reviews to keep a new benefit.

Vulnerable Scots will be eligible for an “indefinite award” under the Adult Disability Payment (ADP), which will be piloted this month.

ADP will replace the UK Government’s Personal Independence Payment (PIP) following the devolution of parts of the social security system.

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