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The Latest Breaking News from Social Security Scotland

Everything you need to know about the new Scottish benefit replacing DLA

Here is everything you need to know about the new Scottish benefit set to replace Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for adults

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Devolved Scottish welfare agency delivered nearly £2bn in benefits, accounts show

THE devolved welfare agency Social Security Scotland delivered benefits worth nearly £2 billion in the last financial year ...

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'Highly partisan': FM slates Gordon Brown over social security comments

HUMZA Yousaf has branded Gordon Brown’s criticism of Social Security Scotland as “highly partisan”.

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Expectant parents urged to apply for grants as 'baby boom' months approach

EXPECTANT parents are being urged to apply for payments they are entitled to at the earliest opportunity as Scotland enters its “baby boom”…

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PIP points and payment rates explained which could help you make a successful claim first time

Adult Disability Payment has replaced new claims for PIP in Scotland and is worth up to £691 each month.

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People on PIP or DLA could see changes to Motability Scheme this year when lease ends

Over 690 vehicles are available through the Motability Scheme this summer.

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People with diabetes could be due up to £691 each month in financial help through PIP or ADP

People with diabetes in Scotland may be eligible for Adult Disability Payment.

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Older people could see mobility element included in new State Pension age disability benefit

Pension Age Disability Payment will provide financial support for more than 127,000 pensioners living in Scotland.

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PIP health conditions most-likely to be given a weekly payment of up to £172 from DWP

New claims for PIP have been replaced by Adult Disability Payment in Scotland.

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Check your eligibility for new Adult Disability Payment worth up to £172 each week

Adult Disability Payment has replaced all new claims for PIP in Scotland.

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Top PIP conditions providing almost 3m people with up to £172 each week

The statistics from DWP for PIP conditions show an increase in the number of people claiming for Psychiatric Disorders, which is now 1,221,883

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Top five PIP conditions providing more than 2.8m people with up to £172 each week

Over 540 health conditions are supporting 3.3 million people across Scotland, England and Wales.

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People under State Pension age living with Parkinson's could be due up to £691 each month

Nearly 16,000 people are receiving extra financial support to help with the neurological condition.

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People with back or joint pain could be due up to £691 each month through PIP or ADP

More than one million people are receiving support for 87 different musculoskeletal conditions.

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People on Carer's Allowance due £270 lump sum last week can now report payment missing

What to do and who to contact if the payment from Social Security Scotland did not arrive on June 9.

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New update on devolved PIP-style disability payment processing times for people due decision

New claims for Adult Disability Payment are taking four months to process, but some take longer.

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Older people nearing State Pension age making new claim for PIP could be given 10-year payment award

More than half a million people claiming their State Pension are also in receipt of PIP or ADP.

Daily Record

People with any of these 21 health conditions may be due up to £691 each month

There are now 3.3m people claiming PIP with thousands more on Adult Disability Payment.

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Five PIP need-to-knows for every person making a new claim this summer

DWP has released four new PIP videos on YouTube to help new claimants.

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Take PIP test online to find out level of award you could be due before making new claim

A successful claim for PIP or ADP is worth between £107 and £691 every four weeks.

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People making new claim for PIP or ADP can do one thing to improve chances of successful award

A successful claim for PIP or ADP is worth between £26.90 and £172.75 each week.

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DWP says ‘everyday objects’ could be considered as an aid or appliance during PIP assessment

The PIP assessment is points-based and your 'score' determines the level of award you will be paid.

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PIP provides up to £691 each month for thousands of people with these 24 respiratory conditions

More than 136,700 people are receiving PIP or Adult Disability Payments for conditions including severe asthma and pneumonia.

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People on Carer's Allowance due extra £270 payment can report it missing this week

What to do and who to contact if the payment from Social Security Scotland did not arrive on June 9.

Daily Record

New £55 payment this winter to help 400,000 people in Scotland with higher heating bills

Social Security Scotland has announced the qualifying period for the 2023/24 devolved winter payment.

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