People over State Pension age resident in five local authority areas will be the first in Scotland to be eligible for a new disability benefit which is set to replace Attendance Allowance for people living north of the border only.
Pension Age Disability Payment will be rolled out in phases from October 21, 2024, starting in Argyll and Bute, Highland, Aberdeen City, Orkney and Shetland.
The benefit will become available in 13 more local authority areas in March next year before rolling out nationwide across Scotland by April, 2025.
Pension Age Disability Benefit is for people over 66 who have a disability or long-term health condition that means they need help looking after themselves or supervision to stay safe.