Disabled people with the most serious lifelong health conditions will not have to go through stressful reviews to keep a new benefit.
Vulnerable Scots will be eligible for an “indefinite award” under the Adult Disability Payment (ADP), which will be piloted this month.
ADP will replace the UK Government’s Personal Independence Payment (PIP) following the devolution of parts of the social security system.
Working age disabled people, those with a long-term health condition and people who have a terminal illness will be able to apply.Long term awards are granted in some circumstances to PIP claimants, but they can be reviewed.Under ADP, disabled people on the highest level of the new benefit and whose needs are highly unlikely to change will not be subject to review.
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