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Adult Disability Payment (Scotland)

Social Security Scotland

Description

Scotland's devolved replacement for Personal Independence Payment — the main disability benefit for working-age adults resident in Scotland, covering the extra costs of a long-term physical or mental health condition or disability.

Amount

Daily living: £76.70/week (standard) or £114.60/week (enhanced). Mobility: £30.30/week (standard) or £80.00/week (enhanced). Maximum combined: £194.60/week — 2026/27 rates, verified against the official DWP benefit and pension rates table (Social Security Scotland uprates in line with DWP)

Deadline

Rolling / no fixed deadline

Eligibility summary

  • Available in: Scotland.
  • Open to individuals — not restricted to businesses.
Notes
Fully replaced PIP for Scottish residents; Social Security Scotland transferred existing PIP claimants automatically (migration complete). Same points-based assessment structure and rates as PIP; also a qualifying benefit for the Motability Scheme and Blue Badge automatic-qualification route.
Requirement
Aged 16 to State Pension age, resident in Scotland, with a disability or long-term health condition causing difficulty with daily living and/or mobility for 3+ months, expected to continue for 9+ more months.

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How to apply

Apply online via mygov.scot or by phone (0800 182 2222); Social Security Scotland arranges an assessment (often a phone/video consultation) before deciding your award.

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Last verified: 1 August 2026. See the footer disclaimer — this is general information, not financial or tax advice.