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Scots urged to check if they are eligible for new benefits to ease cost of living crisis

Scottish Government ministers are asking people to check what they could claim for under powers devolved to Holyrood.

Daily Record · Oct 2, 2022

DWP update as PIP replaced in Scotland nationwide with new ADP benefit

Starting August 29, Personal Independence Payment has been replaced with the new Adult Disability Payment benefit for all new claims in Scotland — here's what you need to know

Glasgow Live · Aug 29, 2022

New benefit replacing PIP opens nationwide with a focus on providing a positive and compassionate experience

Adult Disability Payment also offers no 'degrading functional examinations' as part of the application process.

Daily Record · Aug 29, 2022

New Adult Disability Payment applicants can use their mobile phone to submit evidence

New claimants can take pictures of crucial documents and submit them online.

Daily Record · Jun 21, 2022

Applicants for new disability benefit programme can expect 'compassionate process'

APPLICANTS for a flagship new benefit from the Scottish Government can expect a “compassionate” process, says the social security minister.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 20, 2022

New disability payment replacing PIP in three council areas from today involves no private sector assessments

People can now apply for Adult Disability Payment in Angus, North Lanarkshire and South Lanarkshire.

Daily Record · Jun 20, 2022

DWP confirms when people in Scotland will no longer be able to make a new claim for PIP

PIP is being replaced by a new disability benefit for more than 305,000 existing claimants living in Scotland.

Daily Record · Jun 3, 2022

New benefit payment replacing Carer’s Allowance for 90,000 people set to launch next year

Carer’s Assistance will start rolling out at the end of 2023.

Daily Record · May 27, 2022

New Scots child benefit 'already making a difference' as £3m paid out

MORE than £3 million has been paid out via a new Scottish Government benefit for children with disabilities.

The National (Scotland) · May 17, 2022

New Scotland DWP PIP claims will no longer be accepted from this summer

The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed the exact date this summer from which people living in Scotland should stop applying for Personal Independence Payment

Edinburgh Live · May 5, 2022