Grownup Incapacity Cost has began to switch Private Independence Cost (PIP) for brand new claimants residing in Dundee Metropolis, Perth and Kinross or the Western Isles.
The brand new profit signifies that individuals of working age with a incapacity, long-term sickness or bodily or psychological well being situation can now apply for help to Social Safety Scotland as an alternative of the Division for Work and Pensions (DWP) for PIP.
Present PIP and Incapacity Residing Allowance (DLA) claimants with ongoing awards from the DWP don't want to use for Grownup Incapacity Cost, their awards might be transferred robotically to the brand new Scottish system from August 29, 2022 - with no break in entitlement or fee. Social Safety Scotland will write to claimants prematurely of the switch course of beginning.
Together with the modifications to incapacity advantages, new claimants can even see modifications to the Motability Scheme.
Whereas autos will nonetheless be out there to lease from Motability, this might be carried out by way of the Accessible Automobiles and Tools Scheme for brand new claimants and finally, present claimants whose present lease involves an finish - assuming they've transferred from PIP to Grownup Incapacity Cost.
The Accessible Automobiles and Tools Scheme helps disabled individuals to lease a spread of autos together with:
- vehicles
- scooters
- powered wheelchairs
- specifically tailored autos
Over 650,000 clients throughout the UK presently profit from the choices and independence provided by the Motability charity.
How the brand new scheme works
Social Safety Scotland pointers state: “Once you lease a automobile by way of the scheme, it is going to be with our authorised supplier, Motability Operations Ltd.”
Social Safety Scotland will aid you pay the lease utilizing all or a part of both:
- the upper price of the mobility element of Little one Incapacity Cost
- the improved price of the mobility element of Grownup Incapacity Cost
Yow will discover extra details about the scheme on the Motability web site, right here.
Who can apply
You may solely apply for Grownup Incapacity Cost when you reside in one of many pilot areas from the date it launches.
Grownup Incapacity Cost rollout dates
- March 21 - Dundee Metropolis, Perth and Kinross or the Western Isles
- June 20 - Angus, North Lanarkshire or South Lanarkshire
- July 25 - Fife, Aberdeen Metropolis, Aberdeenshire, Moray, North Ayrshire, East Ayrshire or South Ayrshire
- August 29 - when you reside elsewhere in Scotland
If you don't reside in one of many pilot areas and also you get DLA, you should still be capable of lease a automobile - the DWP provides the Motability Scheme.
Making use of to lease a automobile for your self
You may apply to lease a automobile your self when you meet the entire following:
- You get the upper price of the mobility element of Little one Incapacity Cost or the improved price of the mobility element of Grownup Incapacity Cost
- You're 16 or over
- You'll be able to handle your individual funds
Making use of to lease a automobile on somebody’s behalf
Social Safety Scotland additionally advises that you just might be able to apply to lease a automobile on behalf of another person.
This is perhaps an choice when you're both:
- A guardian or guardian of a kid receiving the upper price of the mobility element of Little one Incapacity Cost
- An appointee for somebody who's receiving the upper price of the mobility element of Little one Incapacity Cost or enhanced price of the mobility element of Grownup Incapacity Cost
The right way to apply
To use to lease a automobile utilizing the scheme, go to the Motability web site the place you'll be able to:
When visiting a dealership, that you must current your certificates of entitlement.
Social Safety Scotland states that you can find this included in your determination award letter.
Discover out extra about Grownup Incapacity Cost and leasing an accessible automobile on the mygov.scot web site right here.
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