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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

Scots eligible for disability payment not to be subjected to 'degrading' tests

SCOTS eligible for disability benefit will not be subject to “degrading functional examinations”, a minister has pledged, as applications for…

The National (Scotland)

Unions warn of ‘winter of discontent’ as council strike spreads across Scotland

Cleansing staff in 14 local authority areas are now taking action as part of the dispute over pay.

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Cash boost of up to £326 each year for young people caring for someone claiming disability benefit

The payment is for those aged 16, 17 or 18 who provide up to 16 hours of care each week.

Daily Record

New disability benefit payment rates could be higher than PIP following review due to start next year

Eligibility for the new benefit could also differ from the current criteria for PIP.

Daily Record

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

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.

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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

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

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

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)

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

DWP PIP claims in Scotland will no longer be accepted after certain date this year

The DWP has announced the exact date people in Scotland should stop applying for Personal Independence Payment and start claiming the new Adult Disability Payment instead

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DWP confirms exact date new claims for PIP will no longer be accepted by some claimants this year

PIP is being replaced by a new disability benefit for thousands of people.

Glasgow Live

Some benefits to increase by 6% under Scottish Government plans

Social security minister Ben Macpherson said the benefits would be increased in an attempt to mitigate the impending cost of living crisis.

The Independent UK

Almost 82,000 carers received extra payment at Christmas, figures show

Social security minister, Ben Macpherson, said the extra payment righted the wrong that Carer’s Allowance is the lowest benefit in the UK.

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