The Scottish Government recently announced proposals for the introduction of a new devolved disability benefit which is set to start rolling out next year
. Pension Age Disability Payment will replace Attendance Allowance as part of a phased pilot launch from Autumn 2024 for new claimants, before rolling out nationwide in early 2025.
Under the section, ‘Improvements for future consideration’ in the email dated August 24, 2022, the advisory group makes several recommendations for the Scottish Government to consider. “We understand that there are significant financial implications of introducing a mobility component to Pension Age Disability Payment. However, increases to social security expenditure must be considered in the wider context of public service provision.”
People receiving the financial support in England and Wales will not be affected by the change and will continue to receive regular payments from the DWP. Existing claimants who currently receive Attendance Allowance will be transferred to the devolved system in stages after the new benefit has been introduced. Nobody will need to re-apply for the benefit and there will be no interruption to payments - much like the transfer from PIP to ADP.
Guidance on the new devolved disability benefits on mygov.scot explains: "We are making the application process as simple and easy as possible to encourage and support people to apply for the payments they are entitled to.
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