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Daily Record
5 hours ago
- Health
- Daily Record
People with stress, anxiety or depression could be entitled to PIP or ADP
More than 1.4 million people are currently receiving PIP or Adult Disability Payment to help with a mental health condition. Personal Independence Payment (PIP) - information New research commissioned by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) found that at the end of July 2024, 3.6 million people were entitled to Personal Independence Payments (PIP) in England and Wales. At the time, this represented a 29 per cent increase in the number of claimants since July 2021 (2.8m). DWP reports that mental health conditions and behavioural disorders have been a primary driver of the increase in the number of working age people claiming PIP. The monthly average of new PIP awards where the primary medical condition was anxiety and depression has increased from 2,500 per month in 2019, to 8,800 per month in 2024. At the end of April 2025, there were more than 3.7m people in receipt of PIP. That figure includes 1,444,016 people receiving financial support for 'Psychiatric disorders'. This is the main disabling descriptor used by the DWP and it covers anxiety and mood disorders, stress reactions and depressive disorders, along with a wide range of other conditions that may affect someone's mental wellbeing. However, that figure does not include new or existing claimants living in Scotland in receipt of Adult Disability Payment (ADP) - the devolved disability payment which has now replaced all new claims for PIP made north of the border. PIP provides additional financial support of between £29.20 and £187.45 per week to adults with a disability, long-term illness, or physical or mental health condition who need help completing daily tasks or moving around. If you need additional support to cover the costs of daily living or mobility needs due to a mental health condition, it may be worthwhile considering making a new claim for PIP or ADP. Even though new claims for PIP have been replaced in Scotland by ADP, it shares most of the same eligibility criteria. Full guidance on ADP can be found on the website here. Who might be eligible for PIP or ADP? To be eligible for PIP or ADP, you must have a health condition or disability where you: have had difficulties with daily living or getting around (or both) for 3 months expect these difficulties to continue for at least 9 months You usually need to have lived in the UK for at least two of the last three years and be in the country when you apply. In addition to what we have outlined above, if you get or need help with any of the following because of your condition, you should consider applying for PIP or ADP. preparing, cooking or eating food managing your medication washing, bathing or using the toilet dressing and undressing engaging and communicating with other people reading and understanding written information making decisions about money planning a journey or following a route moving around There are different rules if you are terminally ill, you will find these on the website here. DWP or Social Security Scotland will assess how difficult you find daily living and mobility tasks. For each task they will look at: whether you can do it safely how long it takes you how often your condition affects this activity whether you need help to do it, from a person or using extra equipment How are PIP and ADP paid? PIP and ADP are usually paid every four weeks unless you are terminally ill, in which case it is paid weekly. It will be paid directly into your bank, building society or credit union account. ADP is paid at the same rates as PIP. PIP and ADP payment rates You will need an assessment to work out the level of financial help you will receive and your rate will be regularly reviewed to make sure you are getting the right support. Payments are made every four weeks. PIP is made up of two components: Daily living Mobility Whether you get one or both of these and how much depends on how severely your condition affects you. You will be paid the following amounts per week depending on your circumstances: Daily living Standard rate: £73.90 Enhanced rate: £110.40 Mobility Standard rate: £29.20 Enhanced rate: £77.05 How you are assessed You will be assessed by an independent healthcare professional to help the DWP determine the level of financial support, if any, you need, for PIP. Face-to-face consultations for health-related benefits are offered alongside video calls, telephone and paper-based assessments - it's important to be aware that the health professional and DWP determine which type of assessment is best suited for each claimant. You can find out more about DWP PIP assessments here. Adult Disability Payment assessments will not involve face-to-face assessments, unless this is preferred by the claimant - find out more about the changes here. How do you make a claim for PIP? You can make a new claim by contacting the DWP, you will find all the information you need to apply on the website here. Before you call, you will need: your contact details your date of birth your National Insurance number - this is on letters about tax, pensions and benefits your bank or building society account number and sort code your doctor or health worker's name, address and telephone number dates and addresses for any time you've spent abroad, in a care home or hospital How to apply for ADP People can apply for ADP, over the phone, by post or in-person. To find out more or apply, visit the dedicated pages on here or call Social Security Scotland on 0800 182 2222.
Daily Record
6 hours ago
- Health
- Daily Record
Top tips to help people making a new claim for devolved disability benefits
To help people thinking about making a new claim for devolved disability benefits, Social Security Scotland has shared a list of essential need-to-knows, which could help make it easier to understand the process, be aware of what information they should supply and additional help to make an application. Social Security Scotland administers and delivers Adult Disability Payment (ADP), Child Disability Payment (CDP) and Pension Age Disability Payment (PADP), devolved benefits which can provide additional financial support to people with a disability, long-term illness, or physical or mental health condition. These benefits have replaced all new claims for three disability benefits delivered by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) - Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Disability Living Allowance for Children (DLA for Children) and Attendance Allowance. Devolved disability benefits Adult Disability Payment Adult Disability Payment is extra money to help you if you have a disability or long-term health condition that affects your everyday life. The benefit is made up of two parts - a daily living and mobility component - you might qualify for one or both parts. The amount you receive depends on how your condition affects your ability to do everyday activities and get around. You will be paid the following amounts per week depending on your circumstances: Daily living Standard rate: £73.90 Enhanced rate: £110.40 Mobility Standard rate: £29.20 Enhanced rate: £77.05 Child Disability Payment Child Disability Payment provides support for the extra costs that a disabled child might have. You can apply for Child Disability Payment for a child under 16 with a mental or physical disability. You can also apply for Child Disability Payment if the disabled child does not have a diagnosis. In such cases, you can tell Social Security Scotland about: how they are affected any symptoms they may have Child Disability Payment is tax-free and made up of two components - care and mobility. You will be paid the following amounts per week depending on your circumstances: Care Lowest rate: £29.20 Middle rate: £73.90 Highest rate: £110.40 Mobility Lower rate: £29.20 Higher rate: £77.05 Pension Age Disability Payment Pension Age Disability Payment can give you extra money if you have care needs because of a disability or long-term health condition and have reached State Pension age. Pension Age Disability Payment is tax-free and made up of two different rates. It's important to be aware there is no mobility component. You will be paid the following amounts per week depending on your circumstances: Lower rate: £73.90 Higher rate: £110.40 Social Security Scotland tips for new claimants Apply the way that suits you best Social Security Scotland offers people multiple ways to apply for its benefits. Applications can be made online, by post, by phone or in-person through advisors based in local communities across Scotland. A dedicated fast-track route is available to people who are terminally ill to make it easier and quicker for them to get the money they're entitled to. Full details on how to contact Social Security Scotland can be found here. Provide as much detail as possible People qualify for Adult Disability Payment, Child Disability Payment or Pension Age Disability Payment based on the impact of their condition on their daily needs. Social security Scotland said: "It's vital that everyone applying for support explains in detail how their disability or condition affects their life." The application can be completed in stages - there's no need to do it all at once. Be open about your condition Social security Scotland explained: "Many people find it difficult to focus on the things they or their child cannot do because of their disability or health condition. "However, it's important people are open with us about the challenges they face. . Without a full picture of the issues someone is dealing with, Social Security Scotland may not be able to award them the money they are entitled to." Provide supporting information Social Security Scotland need supporting information from a professional, like a doctor, physiotherapist, or social worker, before they can make a decision on a disability benefit application. People often have supporting information they can share include with their application such as care plans, medical reports and prescription lists. Sharing this with Social Security Scotland can also help speed up the application process. Social Security Scotland said that it can collect supporting information on someone's behalf if they do not have any. This can take a bit of time, but is a vital service for many people. Full details on supporting information to include can be found here. Get help to apply Free help to apply for benefits is available from many sources. Social Security Scotland can support people to apply over the phone on 0800 182 2222 or via webchat. In-person help is available from the organisation's local advisors who are based in communities across Scotland. Get in touch with Social Security Scotland to request an appointment. Support is also available from an advocate from VoiceAbility. The independent advocacy charity is funded by the Scottish Government to support disabled people throughout the process of applying for benefits from Social Security Scotland. VoiceAbility can be contacted on 0800 182 2222 Organisations including Citizens Advice Scotland, Macmillan Cancer Support, Age Scotland and local authority welfare rights teams can also help. More information on additional support can be found here.
Daily Record
6 days ago
- Health
- Daily Record
People with poor eyesight could be due up to £749 each month through PIP or ADP
More than 59,000 people are receiving PIP or ADP for over 45 different eye conditions. Personal Independence Payment (PIP) - information People with eyesight issues such as a visual impairment, vision loss or high myopia could be entitled to extra financial support through Personal Independence Payment (PIP) or Adult Disability Payment (ADP). The latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that at the end of April, some 58,960 people were receiving payments of up to £187.45 each week through PIP. Similar data from Social Security Scotland indicates there are now 2,010 people receiving ADP for an eye condition. An estimated 188,000 people in Scotland are affected by some form of sight loss with that figure expected to double by 2031, according to the charity, Sight Scotland, formerly known as Royal Blind. On a larger scale, there are around two million people living with a sight impairment or a degenerative eye condition across Great Britain who may not be aware of the extra support designed to help with additional daily living costs or mobility needs. The latest data shows that at the end of April 2025, some more than 58,960 people were receiving support through PIP for over 45 visual conditions. PIP claimants for visual disorders: Scotland: 46 (does not include case transfer or new claims of Adult Disability Payment) England and Wales: 58,827 Living abroad: 52 Unknown: 36 Great Britain Total: 58,960 Most common eye conditions Retinitis Pigmentosa Macular Degeneration - Wet and Dry (also referred to as age-related MD) Retina and optic nerve - other diseases of / type not known Diabetic Retinopathy (a condition that can cause vision loss in people with diabetes) High myopia (short sightedness) If you have daily living and/or mobility needs, because of a sight condition or low vision, you may be eligible for PIP or ADP and should consider making a claim. Even though new claims for PIP have been replaced in Scotland by ADP, it follows similar eligibility criteria. Visual conditions supported through PIP and ADP The following list is provided by the DWP and consists of the main eye conditions for which people are claiming PIP. This is recorded at the time of assessment. It's important to be aware that no two conditions can be compared side-by-side and you are assessed for PIP and ADP on how your condition affects you. If your eye condition is not listed, it may be grouped under 'unknown' which is not shown here. For example, Presumed Ocular Histoplasmosis Syndrome (POHS) is a rare degenerative condition that affects central vision. It is not listed, but is medically classed as part of the Macular Degeneration family. Diseases of conjunctiva, cornea, eyelids and lacrimal apparatus Conjunctiva, cornea, eyelids and lacrimal apparatus - Other diseases of / type not known Corneal ulceration Entropion Herpes zoster - ophthalmic Keratitis Keratoconus Orbital cellulitis Ptosis Scleritis Uveitis Anterior Uveitis (iritis) Chorioretinal disorders - Other / type not known Posterior (choroiditis) Glaucoma Visual injuries to the eye Vitreous disease Posterior vitreous detachment Vitreous disease - Other / type not known Vitreous haemorrhage Diseases of the retina and optic nerve Diabetic retinopathy Hypertensive retinopathy Macular degeneration Optic atrophy Optic neuritis Retina and optic nerve - Other diseases of / type not known Retinal artery occlusion Retinal detachment Retinal vein occlusion Retinitis Pigmentosa Retinopathy - Other / type not known Cataract Refractive errors Astigmatism Hypermetropia (long-sighted) Myopia (short-sighted) Presbyopia Refractive errors - Other / type not known Disorders of eye movement Eye movement - Other disorders of / type not known Nystagmus Strabismus (Squint) Visual field defects Amblyopia Cortical blindness Diplopia (double vision) Hemianopia Quadrantanopia Scotoma Tunnel vision Visual field defects - Other / type not known White cane users If you use a white cane - long or short - to help you safely move around outside, you could be eligible for the enhanced rate of the mobility component which is worth £77.05 each week or £308.20 every four-week pay period. The question on the 'How Your Disability Affects You' 'PIP 2 evidence form' awards 12 points if you answer 'yes' to the following: Cannot follow the route of a familiar journey without another person, an assistance dog or an orientation aid (for example a white cane) PIP and ADP provide weekly support of between £29.20 and £187.45, some £116.80 or £749.80 every four-week pay period. Both disability benefits are designed to help people with the additional costs of living with a disability, long-term illness, or physical or mental health condition. Below is an overview of PIP and ADP. Even though new claims for PIP have been replaced in Scotland by ADP, it shares most of the same eligibility criteria. Full guidance on ADP can be found on the website here. Who might be eligible for PIP or ADP? To be eligible for PIP or ADP, you must have a health condition or disability where you: have had difficulties with daily living or getting around (or both) for 3 months expect these difficulties to continue for at least 9 months You usually need to have lived in the UK for at least two of the last three years and be in the country when you apply. In addition to what we have outlined above, if you get or need help with any of the following because of your condition, you should consider applying for PIP or ADP. preparing, cooking or eating food managing your medication washing, bathing or using the toilet dressing and undressing engaging and communicating with other people reading and understanding written information making decisions about money planning a journey or following a route moving around There are different rules if you are terminally ill, you will find these on the website here. How are PIP and ADP paid? PIP and ADP are usually paid every four weeks unless you are terminally ill, in which case it is paid weekly. It will be paid directly into your bank, building society or credit union account. ADP is paid at the same rates as PIP. PIP and ADP payment rates You will need an assessment to work out the level of financial help you will receive and your rate will be regularly reviewed to make sure you are getting the right support. Payments are made every four weeks. PIP is made up of two components: Daily living Mobility Whether you get one or both of these and how much depends on how severely your condition affects you. You will be paid the following amounts per week depending on your circumstances: Daily living Standard rate: £73.90 Enhanced rate: £110.40 Mobility Standard rate: £29.20 Enhanced rate: £77.05 How you are assessed You will be assessed by an independent healthcare professional to help the DWP determine the level of financial support, if any, you need, for PIP. Face-to-face consultations for health-related benefits are offered alongside video calls, telephone and paper-based assessments - it's important to be aware that the health professional and DWP determine which type of assessment is best suited for each claimant. You can find out more about DWP PIP assessments here. Adult Disability Payment assessments will not involve face-to-face assessments, unless this is preferred by the claimant - find out more about the changes here. How do you make a claim for PIP? You can make a new claim by contacting the DWP, you will find all the information you need to apply on the website here. Before you call, you will need: your contact details your date of birth your National Insurance number - this is on letters about tax, pensions and benefits your bank or building society account number and sort code your doctor or health worker's name, address and telephone number dates and addresses for any time you've spent abroad, in a care home or hospital How to apply for ADP People can apply for ADP, over the phone, by post or in-person. To find out more or apply, visit the dedicated pages on here or call Social Security Scotland on 0800 182 2222.
Daily Record
11-07-2025
- Health
- Daily Record
New PIP update for people with a disability or health condition making a new DWP claim
New claims for PIP are taking 16 weeks on average to process from point of application to award decision. Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit to help with the extra living costs faced by working-age adults with a disability or long-term health condition that affects their ability to do everyday tasks or move around. A new report from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) states that delivery of PIP has 'remained stable despite the continuing upward trend in demand, allowing us to continue to provide invaluable support'. The latest figures show there are now 3.7 million people in England and Wales on PIP, with the remaining Scots claimants due to move to Adult Disability Payment over the coming weeks. The data also indicates that the average time from registering a new claim to PIP to a decision on eligibility being made in March 2025 was 16 weeks. This means someone making a new claim this week could receive a decision by mid-October. It's important to remember that the length of time it takes to process a new PIP claim varies as each case is unique. There are also different rules for people with a terminal illness, with a decision often made within two weeks - full details on here. Number of PIP claimants - April 2025 The remaining PIP claimants living in Scotland will transfer to ADP this summer. Number of PIP claimants: England and Wales - 3,735,942 Living Abroad - 2, 235 Scotland - 2,969 (476,295 claiming ADP) Unknown - 3,521 Total - 3,744,671 At the end of April, PIP and ADP were providing financial support to 4,220,966 people. Some 7 per cent of the 200,000 new claims processed over the three-month period were given an award of up to two years, 12 per cent were longer term (over 2 years) and 7 per cent were ongoing. 10 most-claimed PIP health conditions The 10 most commonly recorded disabling conditions for claims under normal rules are: Psychiatric disorders - 1,444,016 claimants Musculoskeletal disease (general) - 707,084 claimants Neurological disease - 476,659 Musculoskeletal disease (regional) - 447,794 claimants Respiratory disease - 138,428 claimants Malignant disease - 121,154 claimants Cardiovascular disease - 97,372 claimants Visual disease - 58,960 claimants Endocrine disease - 48,760 claimants Hearing disorders - 39,418 claimants PIP and ADP provide weekly support of between £29.20 and £187.45, some £116.80 or £749.80 every four-week pay period. Both disability benefits are designed to help people with the additional costs of living with a disability, long-term illness, or physical or mental health condition. Many people may be unaware that PIP and ADP can provide support for hundreds of health conditions. Both benefits could help people with daily living tasks or moving around, or both. However, it would not be beneficial to list all 536 conditions recorded by DWP during the PIP application process as an award for the disability benefit is determined by how a person's health condition affects their ability to perform daily living tasks such as cooking, washing, eating, dressing and engaging with other people in a safe and timely way. There are also awards to help if you have difficulty moving around. This means that every claim for PIP or ADP is unique for each applicant, which could also help people thinking about making a new claim to start the process. Below is a full overview of PIP and ADP, including the five most-claimed conditions and the main disabling conditions, as classified by the DWP. PIP cannot be backdated, but payments start from the date the claim was submitted, to cover the handling time at the DWP. Disabling conditions recorded by DWP These are the main disability categories, the umbrella term by which more than 530 other conditions fall under. This list is only an overview of conditions, disorders and diseases and how the DWP lists the main disabilities being claimed for. Haematological Disease Infectious disease Malignant disease Metabolic disease Psychiatric disorders Neurological disease Visual disease Hearing disorders Cardiovascular disease Gastrointestinal disease Diseases of the liver, gallbladder, biliary tract Skin disease Musculoskeletal disease (general) Musculoskeletal disease (regional) Autoimmune disease (connective tissue disorders) Genitourinary disease Endocrine disease Respiratory disease Multisystem and extremes of age Diseases of the immune system Unknown or missing Below is an overview of PIP and ADP. Even though new claims for PIP have been replaced in Scotland by ADP, it shares most of the same eligibility criteria. Full guidance on ADP can be found on the website here. Who might be eligible for PIP or ADP? To be eligible for PIP or ADP, you must have a health condition or disability where you: have had difficulties with daily living or getting around (or both) for 3 months expect these difficulties to continue for at least 9 months You usually need to have lived in the UK for at least two of the last three years and be in the country when you apply. In addition to what we have outlined above, if you get or need help with any of the following because of your condition, you should consider applying for PIP or ADP. preparing, cooking or eating food managing your medication washing, bathing or using the toilet dressing and undressing engaging and communicating with other people reading and understanding written information making decisions about money planning a journey or following a route moving around There are different rules if you are terminally ill, you will find these on the website here. DWP or Social Security Scotland will assess how difficult you find daily living and mobility tasks. For each task they will look at: whether you can do it safely how long it takes you how often your condition affects this activity whether you need help to do it, from a person or using extra equipment How are PIP and ADP paid? PIP and ADP are usually paid every four weeks unless you are terminally ill, in which case it is paid weekly. It will be paid directly into your bank, building society or credit union account. ADP is paid at the same rates as PIP. PIP and ADP payment rates You will need an assessment to work out the level of financial help you will receive and your rate will be regularly reviewed to make sure you are getting the right support. Payments are made every four weeks. PIP is made up of two components: Daily living Mobility Whether you get one or both of these and how much depends on how severely your condition affects you. You will be paid the following amounts per week depending on your circumstances: Daily living Standard rate: £73.90 Enhanced rate: £110.40 Mobility Standard rate: £29.20 Enhanced rate: £77.05 How you are assessed You will be assessed by an independent healthcare professional to help the DWP determine the level of financial support, if any, you need, for PIP. Face-to-face consultations for health-related benefits are offered alongside video calls, telephone and paper-based assessments - it's important to be aware that the health professional and DWP determine which type of assessment is best suited for each claimant. You can find out more about DWP PIP assessments here. Adult Disability Payment assessments will not involve face-to-face assessments, unless this is preferred by the claimant - find out more about the changes here. How do you make a claim for PIP? You can make a new claim by contacting the DWP, you will find all the information you need to apply on the website here. Before you call, you will need: your contact details your date of birth your National Insurance number - this is on letters about tax, pensions and benefits your bank or building society account number and sort code your doctor or health worker's name, address and telephone number dates and addresses for any time you've spent abroad, in a care home or hospital How to apply for ADP People can apply for ADP, over the phone, by post or in-person. To find out more or apply, visit the dedicated pages on here or call Social Security Scotland on 0800 182 2222.
Daily Record
11-07-2025
- Health
- Daily Record
PIP could provide up to £749 every month to people with these respiratory conditions
Nearly 139,000 people are receiving PIP or Adult Disability Payment for over 20 respiratory conditions. Personal Independence Payment (PIP) - information The latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that at the end of April, some 138,428 people were receiving Personal Independence Payments (PIP) to help with a respiratory condition. That figure also includes 111 people living in Scotland whose existing PIP claim will be transferred to Adult Disability Payment (ADP) this summer. People with severe asthma, disease of the upper respiratory tract, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Asbestosis and other health issues which affect their breathing could be eligible for PIP or ADP. A successful claim for PIP or ADP is worth between £29.20 and £187.45 each week in additional financial support and as the benefit is paid every four weeks, this amounts to between £116.80 and £749.80 every pay period. The latest figures from Asthma and Living UK show that there are now 5.4 million people across the UK receiving treatment for asthma, including 68,000 people living in Scotland, the equivalent of one in 14. The statistics from the charity also show that approximately 160,000 people across the country are diagnosed with asthma every year and that roughly 250,000 adults and children are living with severe asthma. Number of people claiming PIP for respiratory conditions - April 2025 Scotland: 111 (does not include ADP claimants) England and Wales: 138,170 Living Abroad: 66 Unknown: 88 Great Britain total: 138,428 Respiratory conditions Diseases of the upper respiratory tract Sleep apnoea - obstructive Upper respiratory tract - Other diseases of / type not known Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Chronic bronchitis Emphysema Bronchiectasis Cystic Fibrosis Asthma Pulmonary fibrosis Extrinsic allergic alveolitis Fibrosing alveolitis Pulmonary fibrosis - Other / type not known Pneumoconiosis Asbestosis Pneumoconiosis - coal workers Pneumoconiosis - Other / type not known Silicosis Granulomatous lung disease and pulmonary infiltration Granulomatous lung disease and pulmonary infiltration - Other / type not known Sarcoidosis Disease of the pleura Empyema Pleura - Other diseases of / type not known Pleural effusion Pneumothorax Lung transplantation Heart and lung transplantation Pulmonary embolus Pneumonia Lower respiratory tract - Other diseases of / type not known The most important thing to understand about the PIP claims process is that awards are based on how your condition, long-term illness or disability affects you, not the actual condition itself. The DWP makes this distinction clear in the current edition of the online PIP Handbook. The guidance on explains: 'As the assessment principles consider the impact of a claimant's condition on their ability to live independently and not the condition itself, claimants with the same condition may get different outcomes. The outcome is based on an independent assessment and all available evidence.' When you are assessed for PIP, a health professional will look at your ability to carry out a range of daily living activities and mobility activities. The health professional will consider whether your health condition or disability limits your ability to carry out the activities and how much help you need with them. The health professional will then write a report for the PIP decision maker who will use all the evidence and decide whether you are entitled to the benefit, at what rate and for how long. PIP is made up of two parts, the daily living component and the mobility component. Each component can be paid at either the standard rate or the enhanced rate. Below is an overview of PIP and ADP. Even though new claims for PIP have been replaced in Scotland by ADP, it shares most of the same eligibility criteria. Full guidance on ADP can be found on the website here. Who might be eligible for PIP or ADP? To be eligible for PIP or ADP, you must have a health condition or disability where you: have had difficulties with daily living or getting around (or both) for 3 months expect these difficulties to continue for at least 9 months You usually need to have lived in the UK for at least two of the last three years and be in the country when you apply. In addition to what we have outlined above if you get or need help with any of the following because of your condition, you should consider applying for PIP or ADP. eating, drinking or preparing food washing, bathing, using the toilet, managing incontinence dressing and undressing talking, listening, reading and understanding managing your medicines or treatments making decisions about money mixing with other people working out a route and following it physically moving around leaving your home There are different rules if you are terminally ill, you will find these on the website here. DWP or Social Security Scotland will assess how difficult you find daily living and mobility tasks. For each task they will look at: whether you can do it safely how long it takes you how often your condition affects this activity whether you need help to do it, from a person or using extra equipment How are PIP and ADP paid? PIP and ADP are usually paid every four weeks unless you are terminally ill, in which case it is paid weekly. It will be paid directly into your bank, building society or credit union account. ADP is paid at the same rates as PIP. PIP and ADP payment rates You will need an assessment to work out the level of financial help you will receive and your rate will be regularly reviewed to make sure you are getting the right support. Payments are made every four weeks. PIP is made up of two components: Daily living Mobility Whether you get one or both of these and how much depends on how severely your condition affects you. You will be paid the following amounts per week depending on your circumstances: Daily living Standard: £73.90 Enhanced: £110.40 Mobility Standard: £29.20 Enhanced: £77.05 How you are assessed You will be assessed by an independent healthcare professional to help the DWP determine the level of financial support, if any, you need, for PIP. Face-to-face consultations for health-related benefits are offered alongside video calls, telephone and paper-based assessments - it's important to be aware the health professional and DWP determine which type of assessment is best suited for each claimant. You can find out more about DWP PIP assessments here. Adult Disability Payment assessments will not involve face-to-face assessments, unless this is preferred by the claimant - find out more about the changes here. How do you make a claim for PIP? You can make a new claim by contacting the DWP, you will find all the information you need to apply on the website here. Before you call, you will need: your contact details your date of birth your National Insurance number - this is on letters about tax, pensions and benefits your bank or building society account number and sort code your doctor or health worker's name, address and telephone number dates and addresses for any time you've spent abroad, in a care home or hospital How to apply for ADP People can apply ADP, over the phone, by post or in-person. To find out more or apply, visit the dedicated pages on here or call Social Security Scotland on 0800 182 2222.
