New disability payment video calls can last more than three hours The first payment including any arrears is issued following a successful decision within five working days. Daily Record · Feb 3, 2023
Nicola Sturgeon quizzed over delay to £50 Winter Heating Payment for Scots The Government has been criticised after it appeared some payments will be made in March Daily Record · Feb 2, 2023
Winter heating payment facing delay after Scots benefits agency admits it may be next month Some households could be waiting until March before the Winter Heating Payment is finally delivered. Daily Record · Feb 1, 2023
Low-income families encouraged to apply for £267 one-off child payment before end of this month Applications for the Best Start School Age Payment grant close on February 28, 2023.. Daily Record · Feb 1, 2023
Glasgow changes and dates to remember in February from winter heating payments to strikes There are a number of dates next month that many of us will want to note down in our calendars from a new payment to help with the cost of living crisis to strikes. Here is what you need to know. Glasgow Live · Jan 31, 2023
New update on devolved disability payment processing times for people waiting on decision Payments for Adult or Child Disability Payment are calculated from the date that the person first applied. Daily Record · Jan 31, 2023
New £50 winter heating payment due to be made this month - check if you qualify The one-off annual lump sum replaces the £25 Cold Weather Payment from DWP in Scotland only. Daily Record · Jan 26, 2023
Parents in Scotland claiming certain benefits may also qualify for new £100 monthly child payment The payment is made separately from Child Benefit and is worth £25 per child, per week, under 16. Daily Record · Jan 23, 2023
New Child Benefit update for people making a new claim online or adding to an existing one Child Benefit payments are worth £21.80 every week for the eldest or only child. Daily Record · Jan 23, 2023
DWP told to learn from Scottish benefits system after 'disturbing' call to MSP AN MSP who was left furious after a “disturbing” disability benefits call for a family member will urge the UK Government to consider bringing… The National (Scotland) · Jan 16, 2023
New Adult Disability Payment application guide could help people claim up to £156 each week A successful claim for the devolved disability benefit could help with daily living and mobility costs. Daily Record · Jan 12, 2023
PIP or ADP could provide up to £627 each month for people with chronic pain conditions DWP is providing financial support for more than 170,000 people with Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Daily Record · Jan 12, 2023
New update for families still waiting on backdated £25 weekly child payments this winter New and existing claimants will receive backdated payments from the point of their application. Daily Record · Jan 12, 2023
Motability Scheme set to end for some PIP claimants in Scotland this year The vehicle leasing scheme is gradually being replaced by a similar one for new and existing disability claimants. Daily Record · Jan 11, 2023
Daily Record · Jan 11, 2023 People claiming new Adult Disability Payment this year may also be due wide range of extra cash help The devolved benefit will replace PIP for claimants living in Scotland by the end of 2025.
Daily Record · Jan 11, 2023 Are you due hundreds in unclaimed benefits? £2m was distributed last year to West Lothian folk who need it most
Edinburgh Live · Jan 10, 2023 West Lothian anti-poverty service helps families get more than £2m in unclaimed benefits In just one council ward the service won £2.2m extra, with the county wide total of almost £30m generated for struggling residents in the last year
Daily Record · Jan 10, 2023 Check if you are eligible for new Adult Disability Payment worth up to £156 each week The devolved benefit is replacing PIP for people living in Scotland.
Daily Record · Jan 10, 2023 PIP provides up to £627 each month for thousands of people with these 24 respiratory conditions Conditions including severe asthma are being supported by the DWP through PIP.
Daily Record · Jan 9, 2023 People on PIP moving to new Adult Disability Payment this year may see other benefits stop If you do not report the change to DWP, HMRC or local council, other payments may automatically end.
Daily Record · Jan 6, 2023 Scottish Government urges people to check for unclaimed money to help with cost of living There are 12 benefits and payments currently available from Social Security Scotland.
Daily Record · Jan 5, 2023 New PIP-style benefit claims processing time is less than 60 days with more people awarded enhanced rates People aged between 55-64 made up 25% of new applications for Adult Disability Payment last year.
Daily Record · Jan 2, 2023 Payment details for Universal Credit and other benefits due on or after bank holidays this week Payments due up until Friday, January 6 may be affected.
Daily Record · Dec 29, 2022 New disability payment replacing PIP may include ‘informal observations’ during the consultation Adult Disability Payment has now replaced PIP for new claimants living in Scotland.
Daily Record · Dec 29, 2022 New disability benefit may be paid to some people at a daily rate instead of every four weeks The daily rate of Adult Disability Payment is the equivalent to one-seventh of the weekly rate.