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The Latest Breaking News from Social Security Scotland

New and existing PIP claimants may see changes to Motability Scheme start this summer

Existing PIP and DLA claimants will begin transferring to the new Adult Disability Payment this year.

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Some PIP claimants will start moving from DWP to new disability benefit this week

More than 313,600 existing PIP claimants will transfer to the new system by the end of 2025.

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New disability payment sees 1,275 people apply for benefit during first month of launch

Adult Disability Payment opened in Dundee City, Perth and Kinross and the Western Isles on March 21.

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New £500 one-off cost of living payment for 57,000 people claiming Carer’s Allowance

The money will help unpaid carers in Wales who experienced extra costs while caring for someone during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Warning to people applying for new disability benefit who fail to to report certain changes

Adult Disability Payment will replace PIP for more than 305,000 existing claimants.

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New payment will replace PIP for first-time claimants in seven locations next month

Existing DWP claimants will not start to transfer to new benefits system until August.

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People on PIP moving to new disability benefits system may need to report change to DWP

You may also have to contact your local authority if you currently get support for housing or Council Tax.

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Boost your income before October energy price hike by checking eligibility for benefits, discounts or reductions

Make sure you are maximising your income and not missing out on additional support.

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People approaching State Pension age in Scotland can still apply for new disability benefit

Adult Disability Payment will open in Angus, North Lanarkshire and South Lanarkshire on June 20.

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Low-income families urged to apply for one-off £267 child payment as applications open

There is no cap on the number of children in a household who can get the School Age Payment.

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People claiming Carer's Allowance in Scotland to receive an extra £245 payment this week

Around 90,000 unpaid carers are set to get an automatic cash boost.

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New disability benefit eligibility 'tests' to know about before starting a claim

Adult Disability Payments have replaced PIP in some areas in Scotland as part of a pilot scheme. From June 20, new claimants Angus, North Lanarkshire and South Lanarkshire will be able to apply

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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.

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New Adult Disability Payment application guide could help people claim up to £156 each week

Successful claimant’s could receive between £97.80 and £627.60 every four weeks.

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DWP PIP being replaced in North and South Lanarkshire with new benefit this month

People in North Lanarkshire and South Lanarkshire who have a disability or a long-term physical or mental health condition will be able to apply for a new benefit this month

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New disability payment set to replace PIP for first-time claimants in three locations this month

The next pilot areas to open for applications will be in Angus, North Lanarkshire and South Lanarkshire.

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New claims for £20 weekly child payment being processed in as little as 10 working days

Payments of the new benefit are made every four weeks.

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Thousands of Carer's Allowance claimants will receive an extra £245 payment next week

Around 90,000 unpaid carers are set to get a cash boost.

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PIP claimants will see 13 big changes when they transfer to new disability payment this year

Adult Disability Payment will open in three more council areas on June 20.

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Transfer process for people on PIP moving to new disability payment from end of August

More than 305,000 existing PIP claimants will start to move from DWP to new benefits system from August 29.

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New disability payment replacing PIP will include ‘informal observations’ during the consultation

There will be no physical ‘tests’ during the claims process for the new benefit.

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New PIP-style benefit transfer update for people due a DWP award review this year

Existing PIP claimants will start to move over to the new benefits system from August 29.

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New PIP-style benefit projected to support 475,000 more people in next five years

A phased rollout of Adult Disability Payment began in March.

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New and existing PIP claimants with long-term health conditions will see major changes to awards this year

Adult Disability Payment will open in three more council areas next month.

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New disability payments of more than £3m made to thousands of children since launch last year

Child Disability Payments have been issued to over 3,000 children in Scotland.

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