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Hi, my name is Suckstobeme! ADP Change of Circumstance worry
I'm so tired of battling to get ADP reconsidered. Every time I put in a claim or Change of Circumstance they increase the "how far you can walk" section. The first CoC form stated I had no change in meds - there had been 5 all notified to them. Also said getting in and out a car was the same as getting in and out the bath…
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Help With Re-determination for Adult Disability Payment for CFS
Hello to the forum. I joined to hopefully get a little advice on my application, as I'm getting nowhere with CAB and time is running out to submit my re-submission for a new application. I had a bad day at work (ex work now) a couple of months ago and decided to apply for ADP, but I actually thought I was applying for…
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Hi, my name is Anonamust!
Hi-new to the group and hope that my experience will be helpful to others-I transferred from p.i.p to a.d.p with seven years to run on my award I unfortunately have a new illness although at present my needs remain the same I informed a.d.p about the change and this resulted in a new determination my level of award payment…
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ADP and redetermination
I applied for adp in April this year and I was short on 2 points for the living and mobility sections. A week before I received my outcome I got a phone call from the case adviser asking me why my gp isn’t replying to their letters. I went away and called the gp and was told that one colleague who is in another practice is…
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Adp/pip
hi just looking for some info here. I recently was moved from pip to adp. I sent away a no change review today for adp. But i realised 1 medication i was on changed to another, it was a different anti depressant but was years ago when on pip. As when i applied for pip i was trying to find what one was best for me. Im just…
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Long time waiting for ADP
I was previously on PIP and got transferred to ADP earlier this year. I did a change of circumstances in February 2025 and have had no updates at all through this time period. I contacted ADP via Webchat and was told it’s with case manager (after receiving my GP SI) and currently discussing this with a health practitioner…
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Hi, my name is EamonPennyErica! How long does it take to get an ADP decision?
I'm 68 and have been transferred over to ADP since March, light touch review started on the 9th April. Sent the form back, how long does it take for a decision and what are the percentage rates of success as I'm on enhanced for both.
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Eczema and chopping and peeling
I having difficulty getting Occupational Therapist to admit I have issues with chopping and peeling (for the Adult Disability Payment form). She is refusing to give me support because she hasnt seen my hands in flare (I have severe eczema that affects my hands); I have been seen by others in the department with my hands in…
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Hi, my name is shazza196630!
I received a call from ADP advisor last week , only asking one question with regards to my re determination request, does anyone know when I am likely to hear with a decision
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The Impact of Disability Benefits Survey
Hi everyone! My name is Alex and I am a disabled researcher working at Birkbeck. I look at disability benefits as well as our courts and tribunal systems. I am looking to gather peoples experiences of receiving disability benefits to examine the impact they can have on the wellbeing of disabled people. I have made a short…
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ADP online form character limit
After spending 2 months writing and refining my response to the ADP change in circumstances form, i go to submit it online and find i can only submit 1000 characters per section!! no-where near enough space to say what needs to be said 😞 what do i do, is my only option calling them for a paper copy? my submission deadline…
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UC
We are a mixed age couple in receipt of UC. I have just received my state pension. My partner isnt pension age until August. I have an underlying entitlement to carers allowance and partner gets LCWRA and ADP. We were given no payment this month. Are we expected to manage just on my pension.
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UC and PIP Changes Petition
Hi all, I've recently launched a petition to attempt to reverse the UC and PIP changes. I have attached the link below. I would urge as many people as possible to sign. Please if you can take the time to sign the petition and share it on social media. We need 100,000 signatures so please help the outreach in any way you…
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Carers allowance
Hi I've bn awarded ADP enhanced rate and standard rate mobility I get carers allowance for my son who gets ADP and universal credit Limited capacity for work. My son is autistic and has learning disabilities but he's able bodied. My WRO who won my ADP tribunal for me said my son could claim carers allowance for me but…
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universal credit migration letter
hi i have recieved a universal credit migration letter At present i am on ESA income related and in the support group ,i am looking for some info i am also disabled and also on ADB , when i make my claim will i have to get a fit note from my GP as i am in the support group when i transistion to UC ? also will i have to pay…
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New ADP applications
Hi, I'm new here. Can anyone tell me how long new applications are taking for ADP in Scotland? I can't seem to find any recent threads about it.
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can i get extra Can I get Adult Disability Payment for diabetes iam on small rate at min and have a hearing aid fitted to day sick of wating for change from esa to uc still no word its a worry :(
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Hi, my name is seanh634! Is tribunal likely to follow and award me?
Hello, looking for others experience, I have my tribunal for Adult disability payment on Wednesday this week. Its a paper hearing and in social security scotland response to my appeal they are advising the tribunal to find me eligible for Adult disability at the standard rate for care. They awarded me 7 points at re…
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ADP
Hi. I have recently been awarded ADP low rate Daily Living And Mobility. I have managed to get a Blue Badge but been advised that i can apply for discounted travel and also access to disabled toilets in an emergency. Does anyone know where i would apply for these. Thanks
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How to apply for no phone calls with ADP?
Anyone know how I get them to let me communicate exclusively by email for ADP (Scottish version of PIP?). I have just been diagnosed with multiple speech disorders. Do I have to get points awarded for my speech disorders first? I got rejected with my first application and have been too stressed about the whole thing to…
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Hi, my name is gordy1212! I’ve recently been awarded standard ADP and limited capability...
hi there I’ve recently been awarded standard ADP and limited capability I got the below letter couple of days ago stating that is is the amount of UC I’m owed is this my limited capability back dated as they have taken wot UC I’ve already had already from the said dates ? Regards gordon
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Disability self employment migrated to UC
My son has enhanced ADP (formerly PIP) he has cerebral palsy and is limited in how much he can do. He got the severe disability element of Working Tax and has now migrated to UC. They asked him to ask the doctor for info for the jobcentre work coach but he got angry and refused and wanted to talk to the work coach. He said…
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ADP Appeal
HHi I had my adp appeal on Fri 14 March in glasgow. I can honestly say it was fine. Everyone was really nice and I only needed 1 point together enhanced rate and I got it. Still waiting to hear about mobility part they said I should hear this week. Take a rep with you I had a guy from Welfare rights he was great. Gmap…
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Terrified of breaching deprivation of capital rules
Hello everybody. First of all, I am delurking after some time so I'd like to thank everybody here for the help they have given myself and my family in the past, the forums are very informative! I wonder if anyone can put my mind at ease. Without getting too long into everything my husband and I have both been LCWRA on…
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ADP appeal
Hi I've got my adp appeal really stressed and having really bad flare up of my arthritis. They've sent me my adp and I've read through it and the person who filled it out fir me has left loads of answers out not really emphasised my condition and pain. I've got a WRO from social work coming with me tomorrow and he phoned…
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Hi, my name is Mondo74!Living with chronic pain for over 10 years and now seeing if eligible for ADP
Living with chronic pain for over 10 years and now seeing if eligible for ADP. Hoping to chat with some in a similar position as well as just sharing with others and being supportive where I can.
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Hi, my name is fm655! I am due a first review for ADP allowance and would like advice
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Adult disability payment query
Hi I have received letter stating my award is from 2024 and will be reviewed in 2026. there are some changes I need to inform SSC about as pip were unaware. If I request a change of circumstances will this bring my full claim under review? Since I already have an award what is the process for review? Is it paper based or…
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How long does ADP review take?
Hello all, my ADP review was due a couple of months ago, I filled in the form online, no changes, but I've not heard anything since September. So my question is do we know an average time to complete the review? I have a bit of a raft of psycholgical issues, so I'm finding the whole waiting process a bit stressful. My main…
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ADP review aka pip in England
Ok obvio I'm from Scotland, I've had ADP, enhanced for approx 15 months and due a review on 7th March, I've only had the car for few months as it took so long for it to arrive, ok I had to put up with that, it's fine, my question is, I'm due to get state pension DECEMBER 2025. what are the chances of me still getting ADP (…