More than 172,950 PIP awards are due to automatically transfer to Social Security Scotland before the end of 2025. The latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that there are currently 172,954 people living in Scotland receiving Personal Independence Payments (PIP). All of these claimants will move automatically in stages to Adult Disability Payment (ADP) before the end of 2025.
The devolved payment is administered and delivered by Social Security Scotland and its latest figures indicate that of the 254,365 people now claiming ADP, 154,100 were existing PIP case transfers from the DWP. Existing PIP claimants do not need to claim ADP and will receive a letter well in advance of the planned move which will confirm the date when Social Security Scotland will take over providing payments. The letter also gives information on what claimants should do before the move, during the move and what happens after the process is completed.
More importantly, it also tells you what to do if you are getting any other benefits. This is by far the most important section on the checklist, so make sure if there are any changes in phone number or bank account, that you tell DWP as soon as possible. Any information you give DWP will be transferred to Social Security Scotland.
When the move is complete: The letter from Social Security Scotland states: “The move to Adult Disability Payment will not affect your entitlement to related benefits and services from other organi.
