This essential guidance can help people making a new claim for any of Scotland’s devolved disability benefits.

The Department for Work and Pensions has identified around 2,400 people due back payments following a major review of historical PIP decisions.

Most Adult Disability Payment awards are issued by Social Security Scotland for between two and 10 years.

New figures from Social Security Scotland show the most common Adult Disability Payment review period is two years.

New figures show that almost all Adult Disability Payment consultations are carried out by phone when Social Security Scotland needs additional information to support a decision.

Current leases will not be affected by the changes coming into effect on July 1, 2026.

A successful claim for PIP or Adult Disability Payment is worth between £30.30 and £194.60 per week.

The Timms Review into Personal Independence Payment is due to report by autumn, but any future changes to eligibility rules would still need to go through a formal process.

Disabled learner drivers on means-tested benefits may be eligible for the Driving Lessons Grant offered through the Motability Scheme.

The Motability Scheme is pausing its Drive Smart app following customer feedback about the telematics service, with users set to be removed from the system unless they choose to continue taking part.

Nearly one million people have already received payments through Social Security Scotland, which now runs a growing number of benefits not available elsewhere in the UK.

People receiving PIP worth up to £778 a month are being urged to review their claims and supporting evidence as the DWP considers potential changes to disability benefits.

If the impact of your condition has changed you may be eligible for more financial help.

Thousands more people across Scotland and the rest of Great Britain can now claim discounted or free train fares.

Blue Badge holders risk fines or even losing their permit if they break little-known parking rules, including where the badge can and cannot be used.

Full list of DWP, HMRC and Social Security Scotland payments which might arrive early next week due to a bank holiday on May 25.

A successful claim for PIP or Adult Disability Payment could boost pensioner income to £1,7430 each month.

Local councils across Great Britain typically issue Blue Badges to people for up to three years.

People living with mental health conditions may be eligible for disability benefit support if their symptoms affect daily living, communication, mobility or managing everyday tasks.

Universal Credit, Carer’s Allowance, PIP, Attendance Allowance and Pension Credit claimants are among those expected to tell benefit offices about certain life changes which could affect payments.

Child Winter Heating Payments will be issued automatically to young disabled people in Scotland to help with families with energy bills.

A successful claim for PIP or Adult Disability Payment is now worth between £30.30 and £194.60 each week.

More than one million people with musculoskeletal conditions will receive between £30.30 and £194.60 a week this year.

New and existing claimants of Adult, Child or Pension Age Disability Payments may get a ‘client consultation’ instead of a face-to-face assessment.

If you are not automatically eligible, you may be able to get a Blue Badge under certain other circumstances.

Full list of DWP, HMRC and Social Security Scotland payments which might arrive early due to a bank holiday on May 25.

New Adult Disability Payment claimants may not be aware a successful award can also open the door to additional benefit top-ups, help with housing costs, Council Tax and travel.

The UK Government has set out a wider engagement programme including surveys, workshops and expert sessions as it gathers evidence for potential changes to the disability benefit.

Most Adult Disability Payment awards are issued by Social Security Scotland for between two and 10 years.

Social Security Scotland increased Adult Disability Payment rates by 3.8 per cent for the 2026/27 financial year earlier this month.