Adult Disability Payment (for people in Scotland)

What it is:

This is a payment to help adults with extra costs if they have a disability or long-term health condition.

Who can get it?

• Anyone over 16 (and under State Pension age) with a disability or health condition.
• They must have had the condition for at least 3 months, and expect it to last at least 9 more months (exceptions for terminal illness).
• Must live in Scotland.

What it covers:

This payment helps with the costs that come from having a disability, whether it’s to help with:

• Daily living needs (like cooking, washing, or communicating).
• Mobility (help with getting around or traveling).

How much do you get?

Like Child Disability Payment, it’s split into:

• Daily living component: For help with personal care or everyday tasks (standard or enhanced rates).
• Mobility component: For help with getting around (standard or enhanced rates).

Key Differences:

• Universal Credit is for general living costs and is income-related.
• Child Disability Payment and Adult Disability Payment are specifically for covering the extra costs that come with a disability or long-term illness, regardless of income.