Adult Disability Payment
Scotland’s replacement for PIP: a tax-free payment for daily living and mobility costs.
What you get
A tax-free payment with a daily living part and a mobility part. You may qualify for one or both. 2026 to 2027 weekly rates, from April 2026: daily living standard £76.70 or enhanced £114.60; mobility standard £30.30 or enhanced £80.00. It is not means-tested. As of April 2026, from Social Security Scotland’s up-rating for 2026 to 2027 and the Adult Disability Payment factsheet.
Who can get it
You can apply if you live in Scotland, are 16 or over and have not yet reached State Pension age, and you have a disability or long-term health condition (or are terminally ill). You usually need to have had the needs for at least 3 months, expected to last at least 9 months more (3 plus 6), unless you are terminally ill. Work and savings do not affect eligibility.
How to apply
Apply online on mygov.scot, or by phone, in person or on a paper form through Social Security Scotland (0800 182 2222). You are asked for one piece of supporting information from a professional where possible. Social Security Scotland can collect this for you if you ask.
Related entitlements
- Motability Scheme
- Vehicle tax exemption (disability)
- Blue Badge
- Disabled Persons Railcard
- Carer Support Payment