Benefits for Students in Scotland Handbook 2024/25Part 1: Benefits and tax creditsChapter 1: Adult disability payment 1. What is adult disability payment
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1. What is adult disability payment
Adult disability payment (ADP) is a benefit for people with a disability. It is replacing personal independence payment (PIP) and disability living allowance (DLA) for people of working age in Scotland. For details about PIP and DLA, see the 2021/22 edition of this Handbook.
If you are already on PIP or DLA, you will be transferred to ADP at some point. If you were 65 or over on 8 April 2013 and getting DLA, or you get DLA and have not transferred to ADP by early 2025, you will transfer instead to a new Scottish DLA.
Children who have a disability can claim child disability payment (CDP) in Scotland.
ADP is not means tested, so it is not reduced because of your student support or other income. It comprises two components: for daily living and mobility. Each component has two rates: a standard rate and an enhanced rate.