Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance (Scottish Adult DLA) replaces Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for all adults in Scotland.
- Scottish Adult DLA is only available to people who are over 18 that live in Scotland and already have a an award of DLA for adults, from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
You cannot apply for Scottish Adult DLA. Your DLA moves to Scottish Adult DLA automatically. You do not need to do anything to start the move.
Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance and Adult Disability Payment have different eligibility criteria. Although individuals who were born on or after 9 April 1948 can successfully apply for Adult Disability Payment if they have an ongoing award of Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance, it is best to seek advice before changing a claim.
Moving from Disability Living Allowance (DLA) to Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance (Scottish Adult DLA) will not affect any vehicle you lease through Motability.
If you have a severe visual impairment, but you’re not getting the higher rate of the mobility component of Disability Living Allowance (DLA), you may be able to get the higher rate of Scottish Adult DLA. To find out if you’re eligible for the higher rate of the mobility component contact Social Security Scotland
If you have a terminal illness you can find more information about special rules at mygov.scot
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Moving to Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance
Phone
You can call Social Security Scotland by phone to speak about your award.
Freephone: 0800 182 2222 (8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday).