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The Latest Breaking News from Social Security Scotland

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.

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People over State Pension age on PIP will see changes to benefit start this summer

Older people currently receiving payments for PIP from DWP will not have to re-apply for Adult Disability Payment.

Daily Record

Boost your income before summer by claiming benefits, discounts or reductions

To combat the cost of living crisis make sure you are maximising your income and not missing out.

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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.

Daily Record

People claiming new disability payment may also be eligible for wide range of extra support

An award for Adult Disability Payment could lead to benefit top-ups, travel discounts and Council Tax reductions.

Daily Record

New PIP-style benefit introduces change to assessment process which should improve consultations for all claimants

Consultations can take place by phone, video call, at a local public venue, or in your own home.

Daily Record

Check eligibility for new PIP-style benefit online before it opens in your area

Successful applicants will receive between £24.45 and £156.90 each week in financial support.

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Some Carer's Allowance claimants will receive £462 extra payment next month

The next Carer’s Allowance Supplement will be paid in June.

Daily Record

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 from the end of August.

Daily Record

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

DWP confirms exact date this summer new claims for PIP will no longer be accepted for some people

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

Daily Record

New disability benefit entitlement 'tests' people should know about before making a claim

The 'backwards test' must be met before payments for Adult Disability Payment can start.

Daily Record

New disability payment replacing PIP will open for applications in three council areas next month

Decision making guidance for Adult Disability Payment is now available online.

Daily Record

PIP claimants with long-term health conditions will see major changes to new disability benefit

Adult Disability Payment is now open to new applicants in three council areas.

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Carer’s Allowance to be replaced by new benefit payment for more than 80,000 people

A consultation on the new Carer's Assistance benefit closes next month.

Glasgow Live

DWP Attendance Allowance to be replaced in Scotland with new benefit

Older people in Scotland who have a disability or health condition will soon no longer receive Attendance Allowance but instead the new Pension Age Disability Payment

Daily Record

Attendance Allowance to be scrapped and replaced with new payment for older people

Pension Age Disability Payment will provide financial support for people living in Scotland.

Daily Record

New benefit replacing PIP in Scotland this year aims to get award decisions right first time

Financial support will also be available to those who choose to challenge an initial award decision.

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Daily Record

Check your eligibility for the new Adult Disability Payment set to replace PIP this year

There is a handy online tool which allows you check if you may be eligible for the new benefit.

Daily Record

New adult disability payment is to be piloted across Lanarkshire

Social Security Scotland is expanding the programme to include South Lanarkshire, North Lanarkshire and NHS Lanarkshire

Glasgow Live

11 ways to increase income amid cost of living crisis including benefits and discounts

Households across Scotland could be missing out on hundreds of pounds worth of benefits and savings amid the worsening cost of living crisis — here is a roundup

Daily Record

11 ways to boost your income by claiming benefits, discounts and reductions before end of month

You could be missing out on hundreds of pounds worth of extra monthly income or savings on Council Tax.

Daily Record

DWP shares important PIP payment information for people moving on to new disability benefit this year

Existing PIP claimants will start to be moved on to the new benefit at the end of August.

Daily Record

New PIP-style benefit will audio record all consultations for two key reasons

Consultations can take place by phone, video call, at a local public venue, or in your own home.

Daily Record

People on DLA will start moving from DWP to new benefits payment system this summer

The move is expected to take three years to complete for thousands of existing claimants.

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