DLA Changes for people living in Scotland (Adult DLA) - help please.

beanielou

Northern_Wanderer said:

beanielou said:

As has been said it is just a straightforward transfer from from PIP to ADP which is the Scottish equivalent. Basically for you it's a paperwork exercise only so no need to worry.
Likewise at some point all people currenyly on Attendance Allowance willl transfer to the new older adult disability payment In Scotland.

This is incorrect. OP is not transferring from PIP to ADP. They are transferring from DLA to Scottish Adult DLA.

People on Attendance Allowance living in Scotland will move to Pension Age Disability Payment (PADP). I know the name changes are a pain but we shoud get them correct.

The OP would have the option to claim PADP instead if they had a change of circumstances and might be better off on that if they meet the criteria, but there is no mobility component in PADP. 

There is no adult DLA in Scotland. There is only adult disability payment. 

Mum161111

I receive DLA as an adult. From the letter received, dated 29 June 2025 from Department of Work and Pensions, entitled "Disability Living Allowance (DLA)“ I will continue to receive DLA until 19 August 2025. I was quite stressed about it and appreciate the help given here.

The letter (3 pages) goes on to say:  "Changes for people living in Scotland”

In Scotland DLA has been replaced with a new Social Security Scotland benefit called Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance.

... "As you live in Scotland your DLA claim will transfer to Scottish Adult Disability Allowance.”

Another letter, dated 01 July 2025 has only just arrived from Social Security Scotland. The date I have been given for transfer from DLA to “Scottish Adult Disability Allowance” is 20 August 2025 and my final DLA payment will be t 19 August 2025.

This second letter is much longer – a total of 10 pages.

Northern_Wanderer

beanielou said:

Northern_Wanderer said:

beanielou said:

As has been said it is just a straightforward transfer from from PIP to ADP which is the Scottish equivalent. Basically for you it's a paperwork exercise only so no need to worry.
Likewise at some point all people currenyly on Attendance Allowance willl transfer to the new older adult disability payment In Scotland.

This is incorrect. OP is not transferring from PIP to ADP. They are transferring from DLA to Scottish Adult DLA.

People on Attendance Allowance living in Scotland will move to Pension Age Disability Payment (PADP). I know the name changes are a pain but we shoud get them correct.

The OP would have the option to claim PADP instead if they had a change of circumstances and might be better off on that if they meet the criteria, but there is no mobility component in PADP. 

There is no adult DLA in Scotland. There is only adult disability payment. 

I'm sorry but you are wrong. It is not possible to make a new claim for Scottish Adult DLA. However, it has been created to deal with adults in Scotland who currently recieve DLA who's benefit is now being moved to the Scottish Social Security System. It is separate to Adult Disabilty Payment. Both have completely different qualifying criteria. Please check facts before posting incorrect information.

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/scotland/benefits/sick-or-disabled-people-and-carers/sadla/scottish-adult-disability-living-allowance/

Northern_Wanderer

Mum161111 said:

I receive DLA as an adult. From the letter received, dated 29 June 2025 from Department of Work and Pensions, entitled "Disability Living Allowance (DLA)“ I will continue to receive DLA until 19 August 2025. I was quite stressed about it and appreciate the help given here.

The letter (3 pages) goes on to say:  "Changes for people living in Scotland”

In Scotland DLA has been replaced with a new Social Security Scotland benefit called Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance.

... "As you live in Scotland your DLA claim will transfer to Scottish Adult Disability Allowance.”

Another letter, dated 01 July 2025 has only just arrived from Social Security Scotland. The date I have been given for transfer from DLA to “Scottish Adult Disability Allowance” is 20 August 2025 and my final DLA payment will be t 19 August 2025.

This second letter is much longer – a total of 10 pages.

Please don't worry, the info I gave you is correct.

Mum161111

Thank you very much, Northern_ Wanderer.  It is really good of you to give time to clarify this.