The benefit will be moved over to a new devolved system.
A new health benefit is set to gradually replace the Personal Independence Payment for those living in Scotland.
The Daily Record reports that those already receiving PIP and Disability Living Allowance from the Department for Work and Pensions do not need to apply for the new benefit.Around 322,387 existing awards will be transferred automatically from DWP to the devolved welfare system in stages. This is part of a managed migration process which is expected to be completed by 2025, according to the newly released Social Security Act 2018: progress report 2021 to 2022.
They have also reassured claimants that payments will be made on the same day and there will be no gaps in payments during the move from PIP to Adult Disability Payment.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Restaurant 'stuck between a rock and a hard place' wins awardA Nottingham restaurant which proved a winner on Come Dine with Me: The Professionals has been awarded a coveted AA rosette.
Read more »
Berkshire social media star is BBC farming award winnerEleanor Gilbert, known as Berkshire Farm Girl, counts some MPs among her followers on Twitter.
Read more »
Country star Dolly Parton gets $100m award from Amazon founder Jeff BezosThe Amazon founder commended the country music star for her commitment to improving literacy.
Read more »
Dolly Parton gets $100,000,000 award from Jeff Bezos and vows to use it for goodDolly Parton has been given a $100 million prize from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.
Read more »