New statistics from Social Security Scotland show that at the end of July, some 314,495 people were in receipt of 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, 115,035 (37%) were new applicants and 199,460 (63%) had their PIP award transferred from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
The updated data also shows that the average time to process a new claim for ADP has risen from 49 working days in April to 61 working days in July..
The Scottish Government estimates that ADP will support 612,000 people by 2028/29, providing financial support of almost £4.5billion.