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 that live in Scotland and who already had 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.
After your benefit move to Scottish Adult DLA is complete, depending on your date of birth, you can choose to apply for Adult Disability Payment. Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance and Adult Disability Payment have different eligibility criteria, so it is best to seek advice before changing a claim.
If you are on the higher rate for the mobility component, you may be eligible to apply for an accessible vehicle through the Motability scheme. Social Security Scotland will help you pay the lease using all or part of your mobility component of Scottish Adult DLA.
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
For more information visit-
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).