Disability Payments

In Scotland, Adult Disability Payment (ADP) is a non-means-tested benefit for disabled people between age 16 and State Pension age (this depends on your sex and date of birth).  

ADP replaces Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Disability Living Allowance (DLA). This process started in 2022 and will continue into 2025. If you previously received PIP or DLA and you live in Scotland, your benefit will automatically be transferred to ADP. You do not need to re-apply and there should be no gaps in payments. 

ADP supports people with a long-term disability or physical or mental health condition, which affects their daily life. The support you need is split into two categories:  

Daily living 

• Eating, drinking, preparing and cooking food 
• Taking care of personal hygiene and using the toilet 
• Getting dressed and undressed 
• Reading and clearly communicating 
• Managing and taking medication 
• Making financial decisions 

Mobility 

This can also be affected by mental health, not just physical health. 

• Physically moving around 
• Leaving your home 
• Figuring out a route and being able to accurately follow it 

Eligibility criteria for ADP 

• You live in Scotland 
• You are between age 16 and State Pension age (you can find out your State Pension age on the UK government website) 
• You have a long-term disability or health condition (this is a condition which has lasted 13 weeks or more, and is expected to last a further 39 weeks or more) 
• You do not need a formal diagnosis of your condition 
• You do not receive any of these benefits at the same time as receiving ADP: Armed Forces Independence Payment, Attendance Allowance, Child Disability Payment, Disability Living Allowance (DLA), Pension Age Disability Payment, or Personal Independence Payment (PIP) 

Weekly amounts