New disability payment replacing PIP will include ‘informal observations’ during the consultation There will be no physical ‘tests’ during the claims process for the new benefit. Daily Record · May 24, 2022
New PIP-style benefit transfer update for people due a DWP award review this year Existing PIP claimants will start to move over to the new benefits system from August 29. Daily Record · May 23, 2022
New PIP-style benefit projected to support 475,000 more people in next five years A phased rollout of Adult Disability Payment began in March. Daily Record · May 19, 2022
New and existing PIP claimants with long-term health conditions will see major changes to awards this year Adult Disability Payment will open in three more council areas next month. Daily Record · May 19, 2022
New disability payments of more than £3m made to thousands of children since launch last year Child Disability Payments have been issued to over 3,000 children in Scotland. Daily Record · May 18, 2022
New Scots child benefit 'already making a difference' as £3m paid out MORE than £3 million has been paid out via a new Scottish Government benefit for children with disabilities. The National (Scotland) · May 17, 2022
People over State Pension age on PIP will see changes to benefit start this summer Older people currently receiving payments for PIP from DWP will not have to re-apply for Adult Disability Payment. Daily Record · May 14, 2022
Boost your income before summer by claiming benefits, discounts or reductions To combat the cost of living crisis make sure you are maximising your income and not missing out. Daily Record · May 13, 2022
People on PIP moving to new disability benefits system may need to report change to DWP You may also have to contact your local authority if you currently get support for housing or Council Tax. Daily Record · May 12, 2022
People claiming new disability payment may also be eligible for wide range of extra support An award for Adult Disability Payment could lead to benefit top-ups, travel discounts and Council Tax reductions. Daily Record · May 12, 2022
New PIP-style benefit introduces change to assessment process which should improve consultations for all claimants Consultations can take place by phone, video call, at a local public venue, or in your own home. Daily Record · May 11, 2022
Check eligibility for new PIP-style benefit online before it opens in your area Successful applicants will receive between £24.45 and £156.90 each week in financial support. Daily Record · May 10, 2022
Some Carer's Allowance claimants will receive £462 extra payment next month The next Carer’s Allowance Supplement will be paid in June. Daily Record · May 9, 2022
New and existing PIP claimants may see changes to Motability Scheme start this summer Existing PIP and DLA claimants will begin transferring to the new Adult Disability Payment from the end of August. Daily Record · May 6, 2022
Edinburgh Live · May 5, 2022 New Scotland DWP PIP claims will no longer be accepted from this summer The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed the exact date this summer from which people living in Scotland should stop applying for Personal Independence Payment
Daily Record · May 5, 2022 DWP confirms exact date this summer new claims for PIP will no longer be accepted for some people PIP is being replaced by a new disability benefit for more than 305,000 existing claimants.
Daily Record · May 4, 2022 New disability benefit entitlement 'tests' people should know about before making a claim The 'backwards test' must be met before payments for Adult Disability Payment can start.
Daily Record · May 2, 2022 New disability payment replacing PIP will open for applications in three council areas next month Decision making guidance for Adult Disability Payment is now available online.
Daily Record · Apr 21, 2022 PIP claimants with long-term health conditions will see major changes to new disability benefit Adult Disability Payment is now open to new applicants in three council areas.
Daily Record · Apr 19, 2022 Carer’s Allowance to be replaced by new benefit payment for more than 80,000 people A consultation on the new Carer's Assistance benefit closes next month.
Glasgow Live · Apr 18, 2022 DWP Attendance Allowance to be replaced in Scotland with new benefit Older people in Scotland who have a disability or health condition will soon no longer receive Attendance Allowance but instead the new Pension Age Disability Payment
Daily Record · Apr 16, 2022 Attendance Allowance to be scrapped and replaced with new payment for older people Pension Age Disability Payment will provide financial support for people living in Scotland.
Daily Record · Apr 14, 2022 New benefit replacing PIP in Scotland this year aims to get award decisions right first time Financial support will also be available to those who choose to challenge an initial award decision.
Daily Record · Apr 12, 2022 Check your eligibility for the new Adult Disability Payment set to replace PIP this year There is a handy online tool which allows you check if you may be eligible for the new benefit.
Daily Record · Apr 10, 2022 New adult disability payment is to be piloted across Lanarkshire Social Security Scotland is expanding the programme to include South Lanarkshire, North Lanarkshire and NHS Lanarkshire