Successful claimant’s in 13 council areas could receive between £97.80 and £627.60 every four weeks
People in Aberdeenshire, City of Aberdeen, Fife, Moray, East Ayrshire, North Ayrshire, and South Ayrshire can now apply for the new benefit replacing Personal Independence Payment for people in Scotland of working age with a disability, long-term illness, or physical or mental health condition.
Eligibility for Adult Disability Payment is largely similar to PIP, however, a new guide has been published which could help people understand what information is and isn’t necessary to include on their application form. A case manager will use this information to determine which descriptor to select for each of the daily living and mobility component activitiesDaily Living component questions Mobility component questions For every functional question you should give a detailed account of your ability to carry it out.
You do not need to apply for Adult Disability Payment if you already get PIP or Disability Living Allowance for adults from the DWP. Case transfers started on June 13 and existing claimants will be contacted in writing advising them of the move which takes around three months - there will be no interruption or changes to payments.If you live anywhere elsie in Scotland, you can apply for the new payment from August 29.
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