A pilot launch of Pension Age Disability Payment will start in October this year.
People over State Pension age living in five local authority areas will be the first in Scotland to be eligible for a new disability benefit which is set to replace Attendance Allowance - for people north of the border only - by the end of next year. Pension Age Disability Payment will be rolled out in phases from this October, starting in Argyll and Bute, Highland, Aberdeen City, Orkney and Shetland .
The latest figures from the DWP show 140,716 people living in Scotland are currently in receipt of Attendance Allowance. Existing claimants do not need to apply for the devolved benefit and there will be no breaks in payments during the transition. Guidance from Gov.Scot adds: “It is anticipated that eligibility rules for Pension Age Disability Payment will remain broadly similar to Attendance Allowance.”
Latest Attendance Allowance News Pension Age Disability Payment 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.From April 22, 2025:
"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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