More than 200,000 disability benefit claimants have now transferred to the devolved payment system.
The Scottish Government is reminding thousands of people on Personal Independence Payment and Disability Living Allowance waiting to transfer from the Department for Work and Pensions system to Social Security Scotland that they do not need to do anything. Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville reassured claimants that “there will not be any gaps or changes to your payments”.
Commenting on the migration progress, Ms Somerville said: “This is an important milestone in the devolution of benefits to Scotland. People who received DWP benefits talked about the system being inhumane. “If you are waiting to have your award transferred, please be assured that you do not need to do anything. The move will begin automatically and there will not be any gaps or changes to your payments.”
It added, as an example, that if someone regularly sees a counsellor, physical therapist or support worker, they could be a better source of supporting information than a GP they may not have contacted for some timeLatest PIP to ADP Transfer Updates Official guidance on mygov.scot explains other information which could help support your answers in part two includes:
People who are applying for disability benefits who find it difficult or face barriers gathering supporting information themselves will be able to name organisations to provide this for them. These can include third sector organisations that are helping them in their day-to-day lives, such as those offering social care or support during an illness.
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