New claims for Adult Disability Payment are reportedly taking up to seven months to process.
The Scottish Government has announced it is “taking action” to reduce the length of time it takes to process new applications for Adult Disability Payment following reported criticism from welfare rights advisors who told BBC Scotland it is taking between four and seven months for an award decision to be made. This could mean some new claimants making an application this month may not receive a decision until December.
At the time it said the “majority of people will receive a decision within four months” but added processing times can vary from a “few weeks to six months” in a small number of “very complex cases”. Who is eligible for PIP or ADP? To be eligible for PIP or ADP, you must have a health condition or disability where you:
Top Money Stories Today How are PIP and ADP paid? PIP and ADP are usually paid every four weeks unless you are terminally ill, in which case it is paid weekly. It will be paid directly into your bank, building society or credit union account. ADP is paid at the same rates as PIP.
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