New claims for PIP have been replaced in Scotland by Adult Disability Payment with a similar points structure.
The latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions show there are now more than 3.5 million adults across Great Britain claiming Personal Independence Payment , including nearly 173,000 living in Scotland. However, it's important to be aware Adult Disability Payment has replaced all new claims for PIP for people living north of the border.
When you are assessed for PIP, a health professional will look at your ability to carry out a range of daily living activities and mobility activities. The health professional will consider whether your health condition or disability limits your ability to carry out the activities and how much help you need with them.
How difficulty with tasks is assessed The DWP will assess how difficult you find daily living and mobility tasks, this is similar to the guidance on ADP for those in Scotland.The descriptors If you’ve got this far you should by now understand the basics of how PIP is awarded. The next part looks at descriptors, how they are scored and how that determines the pay award.
This applies whether or not you normally use those aids or appliances. However, if you use or need aids and appliances, this can help you to score more points - find out more here.
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