Scotland's replacement for Attendance Allowance: extra money for people of State Pension age who need care because of a disability or condition.
Many people who are entitled to support never claim it. Check who qualifies, how much you could get and how to make your claim through the official channel.
The rules depend on where you live in the UK and on your household’s circumstances.
What Pension Age Disability Payment (Scotland) offers
- Not means-tested: Income and savings don't affect it.
- 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.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Who can get it | People in Scotland of State Pension age who need help with care because of a disability or condition |
| How much | Lower rate £76.70 or higher rate £114.60 a week |
| How to claim | Online, by phone or by paper |
| Where | Scotland only |
Key points
Not means-tested: Income and savings don't affect it.
Two rates: Depends on care needed by day, night or both.
Replaces AA: Replaces Attendance Allowance in Scotland.
About Social Security Scotland
Pension Age Disability Payment (Scotland) is run by Social Security Scotland. Claims are made free of charge through the official government channel.
We explain the rules independently and then send you to the official page to claim. We are not a government website.
Amounts and rules can change. The decision on your claim is made by Social Security Scotland.