Adult Disability Payment

It helps you with the extra costs that come with being disabled or having a long-term health condition.

ADP replaces Personal Independence Payment (PIP). If you previously received PIP and you live in Scotland, your benefit will automatically be transferred. You do not need to re-apply and there should be no gaps in payments. 

The amount you get depends on how your condition affects your ability to do everyday activities and get around. The support you need is split into two categories:  

Daily living 

• Eating, drinking, preparing and cooking food 
• Taking care of personal hygiene and using the toilet 
• Getting dressed and undressed 
• Reading and clearly communicating 
• Managing and taking medication 
• Making financial decisions 

Mobility 

This can also be affected by mental health, not just physical health. 

• Physically moving around 
• Leaving your home 
• Figuring out a route and being able to accurately follow it 

Eligibility criteria for ADP 

• You live in Scotland 
• You are between age 16 and State Pension age (you can find out your State Pension age on the UK government website) 
• You have a long-term health condition, disability or terminal illness
• You do not need a formal diagnosis of your condition 
• You do not receive any of these benefits at the same time as receiving ADP: Armed Forces Independence Payment, Attendance Allowance, Child Disability Payment, Disability Living Allowance (DLA), Pension Age Disability Payment, or Personal Independence Payment (PIP) 

Weekly amounts