HUNDREDS of people have died in the last two years while awaiting decisions on disability payments from the SNP Government's new welfare agency, we can reveal. Official stats published by Social Security Scotland show that 225 people passed away while waiting for their applications for the Adult Disability Payment to be processed. 2 Labour's Paul O'Kane has urged SNP ministers to explain why Scots face long waits.
Credit: Getty 2 Scottish Lib Dem MSP Willie Rennie described the figure as 'worrying'. Credit: Getty Eligible Scots have been able to apply for the benefit payment since it opened nationwide in August 2022 - replacing the UK Government’s Personal Independence Payment. However, concerns have been raised over lengthy wait times for applicants to hear whether they will receive the payment, despite the agency’s huge running costs and thousands of staff.
And the figures, published this month, show that many are tragically dying before they are told about the decision. Scottish Labour social justice spokesperson Paul O’Kane urged SNP ministers to explain why those applying for the benefit are having to wait for so long to hear from the government agency. Disability opening up Love Island’s Patsy opens up to Munveer about her disability and Erb's Palsy MY HELL I nearly died from epilepsy - Cat Deeley should be ashamed of herself He said: “The SNP insists that Social Security Scotland would be different and rooted in fairness, dignity and respect but these cases c.
