Personal Independence Payment can help people over the age of 16 and under State Pension age with the extra financial costs for more than 500 health issues or disabling conditions, which may be physical, sensory, mental, intellectual or cognitive, or any combination of these.
This is because entitlement to PIP or Adult Disability Payment in Scotland, provides a gateway or passport to other benefits, such as Carer’s Allowance, and schemes sponsored by other departments, such as the Blue Badge. “However, claimants should inform other benefit offices about their entitlement to make sure they’re paid the correct amounts, particularly if there are any changes in their circumstances and awards.”
You can contact them for advice or information about a claim you’ve already made for PIP, Disability Living Allowance or Attendance Allowance.Adult Disability Payment Adult Disability Payment is a devolved health benefit that replaced new claims for PIP for people living in Scotland in August 2022. The payment provides financial support to people aged between 16 and State Pension age, who are disabled, have a long-term physical or mental health condition or have a terminal illness.