1. Introduction
In Scotland, the main disability benefits have been transferred to the Scottish government and are administered by Social Security Scotland.
‘Child disability payment’ has replaced disability living allowance for children: see
2 to 8 below.
‘Scottish adult disability living allowance’ is replacing disability living allowance for adults: see
9 below.
‘Adult disability payment’ has replaced personal independence payment: see
10 to 16 below.
‘Pension age disability payment’ has replaced attendance allowance: see
17 to 22 below. There are common rules to these benefits: see
23 to 29 below.