Call for Evidence for the Independent Review of Adult Disability Payment
Section 6 - Review periods
The set of questions are review periods for Adult Disability Payment which are described in Section 6 of the call for evidence paper.
Background
The Scottish Government states it is building a more compassionate system, based on principles of dignity, fairness, and respect.
When a person gets Adult Disability Payment, Social Security Scotland will review whether they should still get it. Most reviews are between two and 10 years apart.
Social Security Scotland reviews take place at a time when a person’s needs are likely to have changed, to ensure that their payment continues to be at the right level.
A person’s payments will continue whilst a review is happening. People also do not need to reapply during a review.
For some people whose needs are highly unlikely to change and who receive the enhanced rate of the daily living and mobility components, they will not be asked to take part in a review.
This is sometimes called an indefinite award. The Scottish Government says that this meets the principles of dignity, fairness and respect.