Attendance Allowance is set to be replaced for nearly 130,000 older people in Scotland from 2024.
Draft legislation from the Scottish Government on a devolved disability benefit specifically aimed at providing additional financial support for people of State Pension age confirms that it will not include a mobility component “within the foreseeable future”.
This migration process, along with those on Personal Independence Payment , Disability Living Allowance and Carer's Allowance, will see around 700,000 people move to the new Scottish welfare system by the end of 2025. Top Money Stories Today Pension Age Disability Payment Some 129,641 existing Attendance Allowance claimants living in Scotland will automatically transfer to the new system, so there’s no need to apply for the devolved benefit. People receiving the financial support in England and Wales will not be affected by the change and will continue to receive regular payments from the DWP.
Who will be eligible to make a claim for the Pension Age Disability Payment? It is anticipated that eligibility rules for Pension Age Disability Payment will remain similar to Attendance Allowance. This benefit is for people who are of State Pension age or over, who have had their condition for at least six months and require additional care.
"We are making a number of improvements to the application form to include clear guidance on how the eligibility criteria is applied. This will ensure a client is supported in providing relevant information with in-person support available."
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