"No longer will those with disabilities be subjected to intrusive and degrading assessments" – MSP Todd backs new SNP introduction of adult disability payment

Caithness, Sutherland & Ross MSP, Maree Todd has welcomed the introduction of the SNP Scottish Government’s newest social security benefit, the Adult Disability Payment (ADP).

The payment will be rolled out nationwide after a successful pilot in 13 local authorities across Scotland. New applications for the benefit are open.

ADP will replace the UK government’s Personal Independence Payments (PIP). People in Highland receiving PIP do not need to re-apply and will be automatically transferred from the DWP to Social Security Scotland, with the process expected to be completed by 2025.

Commenting, Maree Todd said: “I am delighted to see the Adult Disability Payment is being rolled out in my constituency and across Scotland. This is the 12th and the most complex benefit to be introduced by the SNP Scottish Government, building a system of fairness, dignity and respect.

“No longer will those with disabilities need to be subjected to the intrusive and degrading assessments or health examinations as was previous under the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) system.

“This is one of the raft of other social security payments that have been introduced in Scotland, including the ‘game-changing’ Scottish Child Payment, and demonstrates how we are building a system in Scotland that is built for the people that need it.

“Those who are already receiving PIP or DLA do not need to make a new application do be moved on to the Adult Disability Payment and I would encourage anyone who is eligible to apply for this new disability benefit.”

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