Components of Scottish Adult DLA

Scottish Adult DLA has two components: care and mobility. Each component is payable at different rates. The rate and components an individual is entitled to is based on what entitlement criteria they meet as set out in the regulations for Scottish Adult DLA. The components and rates of Scottish Adult DLA are:

• the care component at the lowest, middle, and highest rate (Scottish Adult DLA regs, reg. 6(1))
• the mobility component at the lower and higher rate (Scottish Adult DLA regs, reg. 7(1)) (Scottish Adult DLA regs, reg. 8(1))

For more information on the specific eligibility for the different rates for the care and mobility components for Scottish Adult DLA, please see the Definitions and Eligibility Criteria chapter.

The individual can apply for short-term assistance (STA) when:

• a new determination of entitlement results in a longstanding award being stopped or reduced; and
• they ask for a re-determination or appeal (Scottish Adult DLA regs, Schedule 1, Part 1, reg. 1(1))

The amount of STA payable is the difference between the total amount paid under the

• longstanding determination
• new determination. (Scottish Adult DLA regs, Schedule 1, Part 1, reg. 2)

The payment method of STA should be the same as it was for the earlier longstanding determination of Scottish Adult DLA.