New payment will replace PIP for first-time claimants in seven Scottish locations this month
Adult Disability Payment is set to replace Personal Independence Payment for new claimants in seven more council areas this month, following on from the recent launch in Angus, North Lanarkshire and South Lanarkshire at the end of June. More than 313, 600 existing PIP claimants in Scotland will start to transfer from the Department for Work and Pensions system to Social Security Scotland this summer, in a move predicted to be completed by the end of 2025.
Below is an overview of the new benefit including who can claim, how to apply and how much you could be awarded. Mobility part You may qualify for the mobility part if you need help with planning and following a journey, or moving around.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 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 still apply if you're waiting for a diagnosis.You cannot get PIP and Adult Disability Payment at the same time.You will be able to apply on or after:
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