PADP is from Social Security Scotland and it has replaced both Attendance Allowance and Disability Living Allowance. If you received either of these, your benefit will automatically move to Social Security Scotland. You don’t have to do anything.
Eligibility criteria for PADP
- You have reached State Pension age (you can find out your State Pension age on the UK government website)
- You live in Scotland
- You have had care needs during the day or night for 6 months or more because of a disability or health condition
You can still apply if you:
- Have not had care needs for 6 months or more (your award will begin 6 months from when your care needs started, if your application is successful)
- Are waiting for, or do not have, a diagnosis
- Have a terminal illness (there is a separate fast-track application process if you’re terminally ill)
The meaning of “care needs”
Care needs are any type of support you need due to your disability or health condition. This includes help that:
- You need, but do not yet receive
- You only need sometimes
- Is from a person, or a tool or adaptation
Weekly amounts
| Lower rate | £73.90 per week | If you need supervision or help during the day OR night |
| Higher rate | £110.40 per week | If you need supervision or help during the day AND night. Or if you have a terminal illness. |
Apply for Pension Age Disability Payment
Visit the Scottish government website to find out more and apply.
