Most reviews for Adult Disability Payment are conducted between two and 10 years.
New statistics from Social Security Scotland show that at the end of April, some 254,365 people were in receipt of Adult Disability Payment , the devolved benefit that has now replaced all new claims for Personal Independence Payment north of the border. Of that total figure, some 100,265 were new claimants and 154,100 were existing PIP case transfers from the Department for Work Pensions .
Adult Disability Payment Indefinite Awards You may be given an indefinite award with no review date for ADP if: Some people will have a limited-term award for a fixed period of up to two years. The person must re-apply before the end of the two-year period, or their entitlement will end. Limited awards for a fixed period like this will be used if a DWP case manager thinks the person’s health condition is expected to improve.
There are different rules if you are terminally ill, you will find these on the GOV.UK website here for PIP and here for ADP. Latest PIP to ADP Transfer News How you are assessed You will be assessed for PIP by an independent healthcare professional to help the DWP determine the level of financial support, if any, you need, for PIP.
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