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Pension Age Disability Payment (Scotland)

Social Security Scotland

Description

Scotland's devolved replacement for Attendance Allowance — a tax-free weekly payment for people over State Pension age who need help with personal care or supervision because of a disability, long-term condition, or terminal illness.

Amount

£76.70/week (lower rate) or £114.60/week (higher rate) — 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.
  • Relevant age groups: 65+.
Notes
Replaces Attendance Allowance for people in Scotland; existing Attendance Allowance claimants resident in Scotland were transferred automatically by Social Security Scotland with no gap in payment (rollout ran Feb–Dec 2025). Same rate structure and amounts as Attendance Allowance.
Requirement
Reached State Pension age and resident in Scotland, with care or supervision needs due to a disability, long-term health condition, or terminal illness (fast-tracked via Special Rules).

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How to apply

Existing Attendance Allowance claimants in Scotland were transferred automatically. New applicants apply directly to Social Security Scotland online via mygov.scot, by phone, or with a paper form.

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