Disability benefits such as PIP or ADP do not count towards the benefit cap.
The latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions show that there were 7.0 million people across Scotland, England and Wales, receiving financial support through Universal Credit at the end of September. The income-related benefit is designed to help people in and out of work on a low income with everyday living costs.
It’s also crucial to be aware that the health condition itself will not automatically qualify someone for PIP or ADP, it’s how it affects a person’s daily living and/or mobility needs. Below is an overview of PIP and ADP. Even though new claims for PIP have been replaced in Scotland by ADP, it shares most of the same eligibility criteria. Full guidance on ADP can be found on the MYGOV.SCOT website here.
Latest DWP News Who might be eligible for PIP or ADP? To be eligible for PIP or ADP, you must have a health condition or disability where you: Payment awards are worth between £28.70 and £184.30 each week, which amounts to between £114.80 and £737.20 every four-week pay period.
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