The DWP has clarified how the proposed PIP changes will affect over 218,800 claimants living in Scotland.
Personal Independence Payment has been in the spotlight since Prime Minister Rishi Sunak first shone a light on proposed welfare reforms for benefits delivered by the Department for Work and Pensions last month.
New claims for PIP have been replaced in Scotland by ADP since August 2022 and just under 219,000 existing PIP claimants are currently being transferred to the devolved Social Security Scotland system in stages, along with around 80,000 people on DLA. In a written response on Thursday, Ms Davies said: “The department discusses various aspects of social security with the Scottish Government, at both Ministerial and official level. We continue to engage with the Scottish Government to consider the implications of the proposals outlined in the Prime Minister’s announcement and the Health and Disability Green Paper consultation in Scotland.”
“All cases are due to be transferred in 2025 and DWP will no longer have any delegated administrative authority regarding PIP in Scotland once transfer is complete.” Other forms of support could include health care, social services care provision and respite, which it states are also important to help people to realise their full potential and live independently.
Disability Benefits Benefits DWP Adult Disability Payment Disability Living Allowance Invisible Disability Disability Personal Finance Social Security Scotland
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
People on PIP moving to ADP need to make crucial checks before the transfer dateMore than 218,000 PIP awards will automatically transfer from DWP to Social Security Scotland.
Read more »
New Motability Scheme update from DWP for people on PIP moving to ADP this yearMore than 218,500 people on PIP will move to Adult Disability Payment before the end of 2025.
Read more »
DWP confirms start of new pay rates for State Pension, PIP and other benefitsFull list of all the new payment rates for the 2024/25 financial year implemented on April 8.
Read more »
People on PIP with 10-year award to receive new ‘light-touch’ review from DWPFull list of all 16 questions on the new six-page PIP review document for existing claimants.
Read more »
DWP's new disability payment rates for PIP, DLA and Attendance AllowanceHelp with the cost of living will land in the next benefit payment
Read more »
DWP PIP payments could be boosted as part of new cost of living proposalThe Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is considering an additional increase to PIP benefits
Read more »