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People making new claim for devolved PIP-style payment may not get decision until end of this year

New claims for Adult Disability Payment are reportedly taking up to seven months to process.

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People on PIP or DLA could see changes to Motability Scheme this year when lease ends

Over 700 vehicles have been added to the Motability Scheme this Spring.

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DWP sees increase in Personal Independence Payment due to mental health conditions

Across the UK more than 3.2 million people are claiming the benefit from the Department for Work and Pensions

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Claim PIP or ADP for mental health issues and you could be due up to £691 each month

More than one million people in Scotland experience some form of anxiety which affects their daily lives.

Daily Record

People with long-term health issues could be due up to £172 each week through new payment

Adult Disability Payment has replaced PIP for new claimants in Scotland.

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People with diabetes could be due up to £691 each month in financial help through PIP or ADP

People in Scotland may be eligible for Adult Disability Payment to help with daily living or mobility costs as a result of diabetes.

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People with prepaid food card can now use it at over 2,000 local shops across Scotland

The Best Start Foods card is now accepted at Spar, Keystore, Nisa and Premier.

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New PIP online application trial being offered to 60 people making a new claim each day

The invitation to apply online will only be extended to those starting a new claim over the phone.

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People with chronic pain could be due up to £691 each month through PIP or ADP

More than 175,300 people are receiving support for chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia and pain syndromes.

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Three groups of people on PIP who may see benefit fast-tracked to new devolved payment

More than 319,000 existing PIP claimants in Scotland will be moved to Adult Disability Payment by 2025.

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Check your eligibility for new PIP-style payment worth up to £691 each month

Adult Disability Payment has replaced new claims for PIP in Scotland.

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Young people caring for someone with a health condition could be due annual payment worth nearly £360

The Young Carer Grant is for Scots aged 16, 17 or 18 who provide up to 16 hours of care each week.

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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 which is now worth up to £691 each month.

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People with any of these five health conditions may be due up to £691 each month

Over 540 conditions are supported through Adult Disability Payment and PIP.

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People over State Pension age could see mobility element included in new Attendance Allowance-style benefit

Pension Age Disability Payment will provide financial support for more than 125,000 pensioners living in Scotland.

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Young people on Scottish disability benefit will not move automatically to new adult payment when they turn 18

More than 54,700 children and young people across Scotland are currently on Child Disability Payment.

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Young people on disability benefits to receive £235 payment to help with energy bills later this year

More than 26,000 Child Winter Heating Assistance payments worth £5.7 million were made during winter 2022/2023.

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Social Security Scotland confirms changes to some scheduled payments due next week

The bank holiday on Monday, May 1 will see scheduled payments arrive before the weekend.

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People on any of these seven benefits may be due £100 monthly payment for children under 16

Scottish Child Payment is worth £25 per week, per child until their 16th birthday.

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People on Universal Credit 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.

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People in Scotland with any of these health conditions may be due up to £691 each month

Over 540 health conditions are being supported through Adult Disability Payment and PIP.

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People on PIP may be able to backdate other benefits to the start of their award

An award for PIP or Adult Disability Payment could also lead to housing support and Council Tax discounts.

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DWP providing over 36,000 people with diabetes up to £691 each month in financial help

People in Scotland may be able to claim Adult Disability Payment for diabetes and other health conditions.

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New update for people applying for devolved disability benefits could help speed up decision-making process

Decisions for new claims of Adult Disability Payment are currently taking 79 working days, on average.

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People on PIP moving to new devolved disability payment this year may see other benefits stop

If you do not report the benefit transfer to DWP, HMRC or local council, other payments may automatically end.

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