People applying for Adult Disability Payment can do so while waiting on a medical diagnosis. If you are now living with a physical or mental health condition, disability or long-term illness, you could be eligible for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) or Adult Disability Payment (ADP). It’s important to be aware that the condition itself won’t automatically qualify someone for PIP or AADP, however, if your condition has caused difficulties with daily living or getting around (or both) for three months and is expected to continue for at least a further nine months, you might be eligible.
The latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show there are now more than 3.5 million people across Great Britain claiming PIP. The record-breaking statistics do not include people in Scotland who have moved from PIP to ADP.
However, some 172,954 Scots are still receiving PIP from the DWP and the latest data from Social Security Scotland indicates there are currently 254,365 people receiving ADP . The move from PIP to the devolved disability payment is ongoing and due to be completed by the end of next year. More than 500 health conditions are being supported by PIP or ADP, but the list is not definitive and also contains an 'unknown' category.
Just over one in three cases (36%) received the highest level of award, which is worth between £114.80 and £737.20 every four-week payment period.
According to ADP guidance from Citizens Advice Scotland , you can make a cla.