Case transfer (WADLA to ADP)

The purpose of this chapter is to set out our approach to Adult Disability Payment cases transferred from Disability Living Allowance. This includes how you should treat these cases differently from new applications.

Disability Living Allowance is a disability benefit administered by the Department for Work and Pensions. In specific circumstances, outlined in paragraph 8, some adults who currently receive Disability Living Allowance will have their benefit replaced by Adult Disability Payment in Scotland. Adult Disability Payment is administered by Social Security Scotland. Disability Living Allowance is different from Adult Disability Payment in terms of eligibility rules and the amount individuals can receive.