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. Daily Record · May 18, 2023
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. Daily Record · May 18, 2023
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 Nottingham Post · May 17, 2023
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 · May 15, 2023
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. Daily Record · May 12, 2023
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. Daily Record · May 12, 2023
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. Daily Record · May 11, 2023
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. Daily Record · May 11, 2023
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. Daily Record · May 9, 2023
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. Daily Record · May 9, 2023
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. Daily Record · May 8, 2023
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. Daily Record · May 4, 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 which is now worth up to £691 each month. Daily Record · May 4, 2023
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. Daily Record · May 3, 2023
Daily Record · Apr 27, 2023 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.
Daily Record · Apr 26, 2023 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.
Daily Record · Apr 26, 2023 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.
Daily Record · Apr 25, 2023 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.
Daily Record · Apr 21, 2023 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.
Daily Record · Apr 19, 2023 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.
Daily Record · Apr 18, 2023 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.
Daily Record · Apr 18, 2023 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.
Daily Record · Apr 15, 2023 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.
Daily Record · Apr 14, 2023 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.
Daily Record · Apr 11, 2023 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.