You are one step away from claiming Pension Age Disability Payment (Scotland). Check the eligibility criteria and the documents you will need so you can claim without delays.

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Clear criteria, faster claim

Scotland onlyNot means-testedPension age

📋 Who can claim

  • Residency: You must live in Scotland.
  • Age: You must have reached State Pension age.
  • Care needs: You must need help with personal care or supervision.
  • Duration: You must usually have needed help for 6 months.

🧮 Before you claim

  1. Read the eligibility rules on the official page.
  2. Gather your National Insurance number and bank details.
  3. Have information about your income, savings and household ready.

✅ Good to know

  • Two rates: Depends on care needed by day, night or both.
  • Replaces AA: Replaces Attendance Allowance in Scotland.
  • Boosts other benefits: May increase Pension Credit.
Eligibility and the amount awarded are decided by Social Security Scotland based on your circumstances.

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