Grownup Incapacity Fee is about to switch Private Independence Fee (PIP) for brand spanking new claimants in seven extra council areas subsequent month. This follows on from one other launch in Angus, North Lanarkshire and South Lanarkshire which began on June 20.
Some 313,620 current PIP claimants in Scotland won't begin to switch from the Division for Work and Pensions (DWP) advantages system to Social Safety Scotland till this summer time. Folks already receiving PIP or Incapacity Dwelling Allowance (DLA Grownup), don't must re-apply for the devolved incapacity fee because the phased rollout is for brand spanking new candidates solely.
The rollout of Grownup Incapacity Fee implies that folks of working age with a incapacity, long-term sickness or bodily or psychological well being situation, residing in Fife, Aberdeen Metropolis, Aberdeenshire, Moray, North Ayrshire, East Ayrshire or South Ayrshire can apply immediately for monetary assist from the Scottish Authorities from July 25. Making use of has been made simpler as a consequence of a key change to the way in which supporting data will be submitted.
Minister for social safety Ben Macpherson defined: “We're taking a constructive, accountable and compassionate method to delivering incapacity advantages, centred round our rules of dignity, equity and respect.
“Folks can apply for Grownup Incapacity Fee in the way in which that fits them finest. In addition to on-line and over the telephone, native supply employees can present pre-application recommendation and encourage folks to take up their entitlements. I encourage those that assume they may very well be eligible to test and apply.”
Social Safety Scotland have shared a pattern doc of the complete software for - components one and two - on-line which is an effective way for anybody considering shout making use of to familiarise themselves with the questions they might want to reply.
By comparability to the present DWP PIP type, it gives further recommendation in assist containers down the left hand facet of every web page giving readability on the questions and providing examples.
Every query additionally has a transparent description of what's being requested with examples of how your situation might have an effect on you.
One of many benefits of making use of on-line is that a new claimant can even submit their supporting data together with their accomplished type (or at a later date).
The shape additionally gives assist in case you want help getting data from folks concerned in your care - simply name Social Safety Scotland on 0800 182 2222 to seek out out extra about this.
However the game-changer is how you'll be able to ship supporting data.
Social Safety Scotland explains that importing your paperwork on-line is the quickest method to get them to them.
It can save you a scan of your doc or take an image with a smartphone - there’s even a hyperlink that can assist you with this course of.
You'll be able to at all times submit paperwork by submit too - simply bear in mind by no means to ship authentic paperwork, at all times ship a duplicate.
You'll be able to learn extra about this and look at the complete pattern Grownup Incapacity Fee type on-line right here.
Mr Macpherson additionally emphasised: “Our method to delivering incapacity advantages has been designed with folks with lived expertise of incapacity advantages and we're taking a unique method to that of the UK Authorities.
“Folks might be handled with dignity and respect, and we are going to begin from a place of belief. There might be no personal sector assessors and purchasers might be given better selection to assist them, together with occasions and areas of conferences, with dwelling visits accessible.”
Under is an outline of the brand new profit together with who can declare, the best way to apply and the way a lot you can be awarded.
What's Grownup Incapacity Fee?
Grownup Incapacity Fee is extra cash that can assist you when you've got a incapacity or long-term well being situation that impacts your on a regular basis life.
Much like PIP, it's made up of two components - Day by day Dwelling and Mobility. You could qualify for one or each components and the quantity you get will depend on how your situation impacts your capability to do on a regular basis actions and get round.
It doesn't matter in case you're working or not and your revenue and financial savings usually are not taken under consideration.
Day by day Dwelling half
You could qualify for the every day residing half in case you need assistance with:
- getting ready meals
- taking vitamin (consuming and consuming)
- managing remedy or monitoring a well being situation
- washing and bathing
- managing rest room wants or incontinence
- dressing and undressing
- speaking verbally
- studying and understanding indicators, symbols and phrases
- partaking socially with different folks head to head
- making budgeting choices
In case you are awarded the Day by day Dwelling half you'll be paid:
- Commonplace charge - £61.85 every week
- Enhanced charge - £92.40 every week
In case you are terminally in poor health you'll routinely get the improved every day residing award.
Mobility half
You could qualify for the mobility half in case you need assistance with planning and following a journey, or transferring round.
In case you are awarded the mobility half you'll be paid:
- Commonplace charge - £24.45 every week
- Enhanced charge - £64.50 every week
For those who get an enhanced award for the mobility half, you possibly can apply to lease an accessible car - discover out extra right here.
How will Grownup Incapacity Fee be paid?
It's often paid each 4 weeks except you might be terminally in poor health, through which case it's paid each week.
It will likely be paid immediately into your financial institution, constructing society or credit score union account.
Whether or not you get one or each of those and the way a lot will depend on how severely your situation impacts you.
Who can apply for Grownup Incapacity Fee?
You do not want to use for Grownup Incapacity Fee in case you already get PIP or DLA from the DWP.
Social Safety Scotland will transfer your profit to Grownup Incapacity Fee with out you having to do something. Discover out extra about how your profit is transferring to Social Safety Scotland right here.
You'll be able to apply for Grownup Incapacity Fee when you've got both a:
- incapacity or long-term bodily or psychological well being situation
- terminal sickness
You'll be able to nonetheless apply in case you're ready for a analysis.
You have to be between 16 and State Pension age (66).
You can not get PIP and Grownup Incapacity Fee on the similar time.
When are you able to apply?
Purposes for Grownup Incapacity Fee will open over the following few months.
It is possible for you to to use on or after:
- Now : in case you reside in Dundee Metropolis, Perth and Kinross or the Western Isles
- Now : in case you reside in Angus, North Lanarkshire or South Lanarkshire
- July 25 : in case you reside in Fife, Aberdeen Metropolis, Aberdeenshire, Moray, North Ayrshire, East Ayrshire or South Ayrshire
- August 29: in case you reside elsewhere in Scotland
Test on-line in case you qualify for Grownup Incapacity Fee
You'll be able to apply for Grownup Incapacity Fee when you've got a incapacity or long-term well being situation that impacts your on a regular basis life.
You can too test in case you meet the opposite necessities to qualify for Grownup Incapacity Fee earlier than you begin an software.
The easy on-line software asks questions on:
- the place you reside
- any restrictions in your proper to reside within the UK
- in case you're on different advantages
- your age
You'll not be requested about your incapacity or well being situation.
If you don't qualify for Grownup Incapacity Fee, the Social Safety Scotland software will let you know what different advantages you might be able to declare.
Test in case you qualify for Grownup Incapacity Fee right here.
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