The latest statistics from Social Security Scotland show that at the end of July, some 314,495 people were receiving Adult Disability Payment (ADP), the devolved benefit that has now replaced all new claims for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) north of the border.
Of that total figure, some 115,035 (37%) were new claimants and 199,460 (63%) were existing PIP case transfers from the Department for Work Pensions (DWP).
The data also indicates that the average time to process a new claim for ADP is now 61 working days, which means people making a new claim this month could have an award decision before the end of February.
Eligibility for ADP is broadly similar to PIP, however, a new guide has been published which could help people understand what information is and isn’t necessary to include on the application form, especially if it’s their first time making a claim for a disability benefit.