People in Scotland will no longer be able to make a new claim for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) from August 29 when the benefit will be replaced by Adult Disability Payment (ADP) in all 32 council areas across the country. Thirteen local authorities are now offering ADP to adults over 16 and under State Pension age living with a disability, long-term illness or a physical or mental health condition.
Social Security Scotland will deliver the new benefit with mostly the same eligibility criteria and payment rates administered by DWP. Claimants who receive ADP will be paid between £24.45 and £156.90 per week to help with the additional costs of daily living and mobility needs and as the benefit is paid every four weeks, this amounts to between £97.80 and £627.60 every payment period.
However, the Scottish Government has shared crucial information for people who may not be aware of the phased rollout of ADP or whether it’s already available in their area.
