Mobility Component

This chapter:

• explains the eligibility criteria for the mobility component of Scottish Adult DLA
• provides definitions of the main terms used as part of the eligibility criteria for each rate of the mobility component

Scottish Adult DLA consists of two components:

• care component
• mobility component.

The mobility component of Scottish Adult DLA is payable at two rates:

• the higher rate
• the lower rate.

There are some restrictions on who can become eligible for the mobility component, depending on their age. Please refer to the ‘Mobility component over the ‘relevant age’’ section of this chapter for more information.

Individuals must also satisfy the backwards and forwards tests to be entitled to Scottish Adult DLA. These tests are to distinguish short-term from long-term needs for assistance. An individual needs to satisfy both tests to be entitled to Scottish Adult DLA.

An individual applying for Scottish Adult DLA who becomes terminally ill before reaching the ‘relevant age’ automatically qualifies for the higher rate mobility component of Scottish Adult DLA (Scottish Adult DLA regs, reg. 20(2)(a)). They do not have to fulfil the criteria listed above. More information in the Special Rules for Terminal Illness chapter, and in the ‘Relevant Age’ section of this chapter.