Scotland based Claimants

Personal Independence Payment and Disability Living Allowance has been replaced by Adult Disability Payment in Scotland and is delivered by Social Security Scotland.

People with ongoing awards of Personal Independence Payment or Disability Living Allowance do not need to apply for Adult Disability Payment. Your award will be transferred automatically to Social Security Scotland and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will inform you in advance.

Below are some frequently asked questions. If you want more information on Adult Disability Payment, information is available online at www.mygov.scot or you can contact Social Security Scotland on Freephone 0800 182 2222 (8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday). If you're a British Sign Language user, you can use the Contact Scotland BSL App to contact Social Security Scotland by video relay.

If you wish to discuss your Personal Independence Payment claim, you should contact DWP directly on 0800 121 4433.

What is Adult Disability Payment?

Adult Disability Payment is the replacement for Personal Independence Payment for eligible people living in Scotland.

When is Adult Disability Payment being introduced?

Adult Disability Payment was introduced in phases and became available across the whole of Scotland on 29 August 2022. 

Further information can be found at www.gov.scot.

Can I claim Personal Independence Payment and Adult Disability Payment at the same time?

You cannot be in receipt of PIP and ADP at the same time.

Can you give me an update on my Adult Disability Payment claim?

No. You should contact Social Security Scotland on Freephone 0800 182 2222 (8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday).

I am receiving Personal Independence Payment – can I transfer to Adult Disability Payment now?

If you have an existing Personal Independence Payment claim, this will continue to be paid and your case will be transferred automatically to Social Security Scotland later in the year so there is no need to do anything. If you wish to discuss your Personal Independence Payment claim, you should contact DWP directly on 0800 121 4433. DWP will contact you once they are transferring your case.

I made a Personal Independence Payment claim which hasn’t been decided. Can I still claim Adult Disability Payment?

You can claim Adult Disability Payment, even if you have made a Personal Independence Payment claim that you have not received a decision on. Both processes will be progressed to their conclusion, including separate consultations for both benefits if required. You cannot be in receipt of both benefits at the same time.

I made a Personal Independence Payment claim but want to claim Adult Disability Payment instead. Can you send the medical evidence to Social Security Scotland?

Social Security Scotland will gather supporting evidence from you. In some cases, they may ask DWP for a copy of material they hold, but you should send any information to support your Adult Disability Payment claim directly to them. IAS will not share any of your details or medical evidence with Social Security Scotland.

I receive Personal Independence Payment but I’m moving to Scotland. Do I have to claim Adult Disability Payment instead?

You should inform DWP about your move as soon as possible. Your case will be transferred automatically at a later date, but you will not need to make a new ADP claim. DWP will let you know by letter when this happens, but if you have any concerns you should contact DWP on 0800 121 4433.