Pension Age Disability Payment

For people in Scotland who are pension age and making a new disability benefit claim. This benefit replaces the UK Government Attendance Allowance.

Disability Benefits

Pension Age Disability Payment has opened for new applications in East Ayrshire from 24 March 2025. Pension Age Disability Payment replaces the Department of Work and Pensions benefit Attendance Allowance.

Any new claims from 24 March 2025 for adults who have reached pension age, with an Ayrshire postcode will be made for Pension Age Disability Payment.

Existing Attendance Allowance claimants will be contacted at the time their transfer to Pension Age Disability Payment will be carried out. There is no need to re-apply.

For more information on Pension Age Disability Payment and to find out if you are eligible to claim, visit Pension Age Disability Payment – mygov.scot