DWP says ‘everyday objects’ could be considered as an aid or appliance during PIP assessment The PIP assessment is points-based and your 'score' determines the level of award you will be paid. Daily Record · Jun 9, 2023
PIP provides up to £691 each month for thousands of people with these 24 respiratory conditions More than 136,700 people are receiving PIP or Adult Disability Payments for conditions including severe asthma and pneumonia. Daily Record · Jun 9, 2023
People on Carer's Allowance due extra £270 payment can report it missing this week What to do and who to contact if the payment from Social Security Scotland did not arrive on June 9. Daily Record · Jun 9, 2023
New £55 payment this winter to help 400,000 people in Scotland with higher heating bills Social Security Scotland has announced the qualifying period for the 2023/24 devolved winter payment. Daily Record · Jun 8, 2023
Existing PIP or DLA claimants transferring from DWP to new disability payment could see other benefits end The move needs to be reported to DWP, HMRC or your local council or other payments may automatically stop. Daily Record · Jun 7, 2023
DWP could provide up to £691 each month for people with any of these 70 neurological conditions People in Scotland with a neurological condition could be eligible for Adult Disability payment. Daily Record · Jun 6, 2023
Young people providing part-time care for someone urged to claim £359 annual payment The Young Carer Grant is for Scots aged 16, 17 or 18 who provide up to 16 hours of care each week. Daily Record · Jun 6, 2023
People on PIP never need to report any of these six changes to the DWP Not every change in circumstances will affect your entitlement to PIP or see payments paused. Daily Record · Jun 6, 2023
People making a claim for Adult or Child Disability Payment can now use new supporting information option The new service is only available to disability benefit claimants in Scotland. Daily Record · Jun 5, 2023
£270 one-off payment for Carer's Allowance claimants in Scotland due before this weekend Thousands of unpaid carers will receive the money on June 9. Daily Record · Jun 5, 2023
IT costs for devolved Social Security Scotland to soar to £277m EXCLUSIVE: Labour MSP Paul O'Kane has accused the Scottish Government of a "botched" implementation of benefits. Daily Record · Jun 3, 2023
People with any of these five common health conditions may be due up to £172 each week Over 500 conditions are supported through Adult Disability Payment and PIP. Daily Record · Jun 2, 2023
Low-income families urged to apply for one-off £294 payment to help cover costs of children starting school School Age Payment applications are now open until the end of February next year. Daily Record · Jun 2, 2023
New PIP transfer update for thousands of people due to move to Adult Disability Payment More existing claimants will start to receive letters notifying them of the move to the devolved benefit. Daily Record · Jun 2, 2023
Daily Record · Jun 2, 2023 Urgent update for people applying online for new devolved benefits or uploading supporting information New claims for Adult or Child Disability Payment will be affected from Friday afternoon.
Daily Record · Jun 1, 2023 Claim PIP for 87 muscle or joint conditions and you could get up to £691 each month More than one million people are receiving financial support for a musculoskeletal condition.
Daily Record · Jun 1, 2023 Thousands of people on Carer's Allowance due to receive an extra £270 payment next week More than 81,000 unpaid carers could be due the cash boost on top of their monthly allowance from DWP.
The National (Scotland) · May 30, 2023 More than 300,000 children receiving Scottish Child Payment More than 300,000 children receive the Scottish Child Payment benefit, with almost £250 million paid out since its launch in February 2021.
Daily Record · May 26, 2023 People making a new claim for PIP may be able to complete whole application online The new PIP online application trial is only being offered to 60 people each day.
Daily Record · May 24, 2023 PIP health conditions most-likely to be given a weekly payment of up to £172 from DWP A new claim for PIP or Adult Disability Payment could help with daily living or mobility costs.
Daily Record · May 23, 2023 People with eyesight issues could be due up to £691 each month More than 57,000 people are receiving between £26.90 and £172.75 each week through PIP or Adult Disability Payment.
Daily Record · May 22, 2023 People making a new claim for PIP need to know five crucial things before starting application DWP has also released four new PIP videos on YouTube to help new claimants.
Daily Record · May 20, 2023 People with any of these 21 health conditions may be due up to £691 each month Hundreds of disabilities and health conditions are supported through Adult Disability Payment and PIP.
Daily Record · May 19, 2023 Young people on PIP, ADP or DLA to receive one-off £235 winter payment this year More than 26,000 payments worth £5.7m to help with heating costs were made during winter 2022/2023.
Daily Record · May 18, 2023 People on certain DWP benefits with health conditions could be due up to £172 extra every week If you need help due to a disability or long-term health condition you may qualify for extra support through PIP or ADP.