Social Security Scotland that will soon replace Attendance Allowance. The new benefit will support older people who have a disability that means they need assistance with looking after themselves, or supervision to keep them safe. Social Security Scotland will deliver three new forms of Disability Assistance: Child Disability Payment which will replace Disability Living Allowance (DLA) Adult Disability Payment which will replace Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Pension Age Disability Payment which will replace Attendance Allowance The Scottish Government assumed responsibility for these benefits alongside Severe Disablement Allowance and Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit in April 2020.
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