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Linda Howard

Check if you qualify for new PIP-style benefit online as it opens in seven more areas this week

New claims for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) have now been replaced by the Adult Disability Payment in several areas across Scotland following a successful rollout in Angus, North Lanarkshire and South Lanarkshire on June 20. The devolved benefit initially opened in March for residents in Dundee City, Perth and Kinross or the Western Isles.

The staggered introduction of the new benefit means that people of working age with a disability, long-term illness or physical or mental health condition can now apply for disability assistance to Social Security Scotland and not the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). The benefit will open nationwide from August 29, 2022.

Some 313,620 existing PIP claimants in Scotland will start to transfer from the DWP benefits system to Social Security Scotland this summer with letters sent to people advising them of the move which takes around three months to complete. People already receiving PIP or Disability Living Allowance (DLA Adult), do not need to re-apply for the new payment.

Adult Disability Payment rollout dates

  • Applications now open - Dundee City, Perth and Kinross or the Western Isles
  • Applications now open - Angus, North Lanarkshire or South Lanarkshire
  • July 25 - Fife, Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire, Moray, North Ayrshire, East Ayrshire or South Ayrshire
  • August 29 - if you live elsewhere in Scotland

Below is a brief overview of what the new benefit is, how to claim it and how to check if you qualify Before making an application.

What is Adult Disability Payment?

Adult Disability Payment is extra money to help you if you have a disability or long-term health condition that affects your everyday life.

Similar to PIP, it is made up of two parts - Daily Living and Mobility. You may qualify for one or both parts and the amount you get depends on how your condition affects your ability to do everyday activities and get around.

It does not matter if you're working or not and your income and savings are not taken into account.

Daily Living part

You may qualify for the daily living part if you need help with:

  • preparing food
  • taking nutrition (eating and drinking)
  • managing therapy or monitoring a health condition
  • washing and bathing
  • managing toilet needs or incontinence
  • dressing and undressing
  • communicating verbally
  • reading and understanding signs, symbols and words
  • engaging socially with other people face to face
  • making budgeting decisions

If you are awarded the Daily Living part you will be paid:

  • Standard rate - £61.85 each week
  • Enhanced rate - £92.40 each week

If you are terminally ill you will automatically get the enhanced daily living award.

Mobility part

You may qualify for the mobility part if you need help with planning and following a journey, or moving around.

If you are awarded the mobility part you will be paid:

  • Standard rate - £24.45 each week
  • Enhanced rate - £64.50 each week

If you get an enhanced award for the mobility part, you can apply to lease an accessible vehicle - find out more here.

Social Security Scotland have an online tool which determines if you can apply for Adult Disability Payment (Getty)

How will Adult Disability Payment be paid?

It is usually paid every four weeks unless you are terminally ill, in which case it is paid every week.

It will be paid directly into your bank, building society or credit union account.

Whether you get one or both of these and how much depends on how severely your condition affects you.

Who can apply for Adult Disability Payment?

You do not need to apply for Adult Disability Payment if you already get PIP or DLA from the DWP.

Social Security Scotland will move your benefit to Adult Disability Payment without you having to do anything. Find out more about how your benefit is moving to Social Security Scotland here.

You can apply for Adult Disability Payment if you have either a:

  • disability or long-term physical or mental health condition
  • terminal illness

You can still apply if you're waiting for a diagnosis.

You need to be between 16 and State Pension age (66).

You cannot get PIP and Adult Disability Payment at the same time.

Check online if you qualify for Adult Disability Payment

You can apply for Adult Disability Payment if you have a disability or long-term health condition that affects your everyday life.

You can also check if you meet the other requirements to qualify for Adult Disability Payment before you start an application.

The simple online tool asks questions about:

  • where you live
  • any restrictions on your right to live in the UK
  • if you're on other benefits
  • your age

You will not be asked about your disability or health condition.

If you do not qualify for Adult Disability Payment, the Social Security Scotland tool will tell you what other benefits you may be able to claim.

Check if you qualify for Adult Disability Payment here.

To keep up to date with the latest benefits news, join our Money Saving Scotland Facebook group here, follow Record Money on Twitter here, or subscribe to our twice weekly newsletter here.

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