Adult and Child Disability Payment have replaced PIP and DLA for new claims in Scotland.
People in Scotland are being encouraged to check if they are eligible for devolved disability payments worth up to £691 each month as part of a new campaign to increase awareness and drive benefit take-up. The Scottish Government has announced that new TV adverts starting on Monday, April 10, will promote Child and Adult Disability Payment.
Child Disability Payment provides financial support to help families and carers with the extra costs of caring for a child or young person with a disability or long-term health condition. Adult Disability Payment is available to people aged between 16 and State Pension age who are disabled, have a long-term health condition or a terminal illness.People already getting disability benefits from DWP will see their award transfer automatically and do not need to apply separately.
“This campaign is not just about raising awareness but also has an important role to play in helping to remove any stigma that people may be worried about when applying for social security. We believe social security is a human right. It is here for any of us should we need it and we want to make sure people are accessing what they are due.”
The campaign features Piper, 9, who has Down's Syndrome. Her mum Caroline Milburn, says disability benefits have helped cover extra costs as well as give Piper opportunities she’d never have had without them.
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