Adult Disability Payment has replaced PIP for new claimants in Scotland.
The latest statistics from the Department for Work and Pensions show that by the end of January 2023, there were 3.25million people across Great Britain claiming Personal Independence Payment . The regional breakdown includes over 319,000 claimants living in Scotland, 2.7million in England and 232,000 in Wales.
January saw the nationwide number of claimants for these types of conditions rise to 1,206,838 - an increase of 40,143 from October. Top Money Stories Today Disabling conditions and number of UK claimants - January 2023 These are the main disability categories, the umbrella term by which a total of 547 other conditions fall under. This list is only an overview of conditions, disorders and diseases and how the DWP lists the main disabilities being claimed for.
You will be assessed by a health professional to work out the level of help you can get and your rate will be reviewed to make sure you are getting the right support. In addition to what we have outlined above if you get or need help with any of the following because of your condition, you should consider applying for PIP or ADP.DWP or Social Security Scotland will assess how difficult you find daily living and mobility tasks. For each task they will look at:
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