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The Latest Breaking News from Social Security Scotland

DWP says ‘everyday objects’ could be considered as an aid or appliance during PIP assessment

The PIP assessment is points-based and your 'score' determines the level of award you will be paid.

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PIP provides up to £691 each month for thousands of people with these 24 respiratory conditions

More than 136,700 people are receiving PIP or Adult Disability Payments for conditions including severe asthma and pneumonia.

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People on Carer's Allowance due extra £270 payment can report it missing this week

What to do and who to contact if the payment from Social Security Scotland did not arrive on June 9.

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New £55 payment this winter to help 400,000 people in Scotland with higher heating bills

Social Security Scotland has announced the qualifying period for the 2023/24 devolved winter payment.

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Existing PIP or DLA claimants transferring from DWP to new disability payment could see other benefits end

The move needs to be reported to DWP, HMRC or your local council or other payments may automatically stop.

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DWP could provide up to £691 each month for people with any of these 70 neurological conditions

People in Scotland with a neurological condition could be eligible for Adult Disability payment.

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Young people providing part-time care for someone urged to claim £359 annual payment

The Young Carer Grant is for Scots aged 16, 17 or 18 who provide up to 16 hours of care each week.

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People on PIP never need to report any of these six changes to the DWP

Not every change in circumstances will affect your entitlement to PIP or see payments paused.

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People making a claim for Adult or Child Disability Payment can now use new supporting information option

The new service is only available to disability benefit claimants in Scotland.

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£270 one-off payment for Carer's Allowance claimants in Scotland due before this weekend

Thousands of unpaid carers will receive the money on June 9.

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IT costs for devolved Social Security Scotland to soar to £277m

EXCLUSIVE: Labour MSP Paul O'Kane has accused the Scottish Government of a "botched" implementation of benefits.

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People with any of these five common health conditions may be due up to £172 each week

Over 500 conditions are supported through Adult Disability Payment and PIP.

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Low-income families urged to apply for one-off £294 payment to help cover costs of children starting school

School Age Payment applications are now open until the end of February next year.

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New PIP transfer update for thousands of people due to move to Adult Disability Payment

More existing claimants will start to receive letters notifying them of the move to the devolved benefit.

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Urgent update for people applying online for new devolved benefits or uploading supporting information

New claims for Adult or Child Disability Payment will be affected from Friday afternoon.

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Claim PIP for 87 muscle or joint conditions and you could get up to £691 each month

More than one million people are receiving financial support for a musculoskeletal condition.

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Thousands of people on Carer's Allowance due to receive an extra £270 payment next week

More than 81,000 unpaid carers could be due the cash boost on top of their monthly allowance from DWP.

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More than 300,000 children receiving Scottish Child Payment

More than 300,000 children receive the Scottish Child Payment benefit, with almost £250 million paid out since its launch in February 2021.

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People making a new claim for PIP may be able to complete whole application online

The new PIP online application trial is only being offered to 60 people each day.

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PIP health conditions most-likely to be given a weekly payment of up to £172 from DWP

A new claim for PIP or Adult Disability Payment could help with daily living or mobility costs.

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People with eyesight issues could be due up to £691 each month

More than 57,000 people are receiving between £26.90 and £172.75 each week through PIP or Adult Disability Payment.

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People making a new claim for PIP need to know five crucial things before starting application

DWP has also released four new PIP videos on YouTube to help new claimants.

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People with any of these 21 health conditions may be due up to £691 each month

Hundreds of disabilities and health conditions are supported through Adult Disability Payment and PIP.

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Young people on PIP, ADP or DLA to receive one-off £235 winter payment this year

More than 26,000 payments worth £5.7m to help with heating costs were made during winter 2022/2023.

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People on certain DWP benefits with health conditions could be due up to £172 extra every week

If you need help due to a disability or long-term health condition you may qualify for extra support through PIP or ADP.

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