Scotland's weekly payment for working-age adults whose long-term condition or disability affects daily living or mobility.
Who it helps
Working-age adults (16 to State Pension age) living in Scotland with a long-term health condition or disability that affects daily living or mobility.
Adult Disability Payment (ADP) is Scotland's replacement for Personal Independence Payment (PIP). It's scored across the same 12 activities — 10 daily living, 2 mobility — at the same rates as PIP. ADP is administered by Social Security Scotland rather than the DWP, which means (in the experience of most claimants) a less adversarial process and better communication. If you're transferring from PIP to ADP, the DWP moves your claim automatically — you don't need to reapply.
Apply at mygov.scot or by phone. Decisions typically include a consultation but not always a face-to-face assessment. Backdating is possible from the date you first contacted Social Security Scotland.
Independent advice
If your situation is complex, these UK-wide charities and government services can give free, independent advice.