More than 423,500 people are receiving between £26.90 and £172.75 each week in extra support.
Eight projects supporting people with neurological conditions are receiving a total of almost £440,000 to enable them to enhance and expand the services they provide. The Scottish Government funding is the fourth round of awards made as part of a five-year action plan to improve support for people living with neurological conditions.
Commenting on the funding to help support people with neurological conditions, Minister for Public Health and Women’s Health Jenni Minto said: “One million people in Scotland live with a neurological condition which is why we are committed to the neurological action plan as it supports various organisations to help these people to live well and on their own terms regardless of where they stay.
Top Money Stories Today Neurological conditions supported through PIP, ADP and Attendance Allowance This is the list of 70 neurological conditions being supported through PIP, ADP or Attendance Allowance - for those over State Pension age. A claimant’s main disabling or medical condition is recorded during their assessment. The categories and groupings are based on DWP data. If your condition is not listed, it may be classed as 'unknown'.
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: How you are assessed You will be assessed 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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