We would like to invite you to attend a free online stakeholder information event where we will share details on the roll out of Pension Age Disability Payment in Scotland.
Our Pension Age Disability Payment events for phase 1 of the pilot are now live on Eventbrite.
- Pension Age Disability Payment Online Stakeholder Events
- Thu 19 Sep 2024 at 10:00 | Eventbrite
- Tue 24 Sep 2024 at 13:00 | Eventbrite
- Wed 2 Oct 2024 at 10:00 | Eventbrite
- Wed 16 Oct 2024 at 10:00 | Eventbrite
Background
Pension Age Disability Payment will replace Attendance Allowance in Scotland.
This new form of assistance is for people of State Pension age who have a disability or long-term health condition that means they need help looking after themselves or supervision to stay safe.
Pension Age Disability Payment will launch in five local authority areas on 21 October 2024:
Argyll and Bute , Highland Council , Aberdeen City , Orkney , Shetland
This initial pilot will allow us to put our approach into practice: learning and improving before the benefit is rolled out across Scotland.
Purpose of events
These events are for stakeholders who support individuals or families who are living with a disability and/or long-term health conditions within the pilot areas.
These events will include a general overview of the following topics:
- Policy background
- Eligibility criteria and how to apply
- Key differences between Attendance Allowance and Pension Age Disability Payment
- Supporting Information
- Award and review periods
- Short Term Assistance
- Special Rules for Terminal Illness
- Passported benefits
If you would like to find out more information about these events, or book a place, please click on the appropriate link at the top of this email or visit the Social Security Scotland Eventbrite page.
If you have any questions about any of the events or difficulty booking a place, then please contact the National Engagement and Partnership Team at: nationalengagementandpartnershipteam@socialsecurity.gov.scot.
