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Hi. ADP change of circumstances
Can anyone help see if want to add extra info on my ADP causeiam on insulin now cause dieabetic and my asmra is worse will I still get my ADP when send change of circumstances in to them 😕
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Hi, my name is liiza! Can you get mobility component after pension age?
if you receive adults disability allowance only the care part before pension age can you apply for the mobility part after pension age ? Thank you
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Social Security Scotland - ADP (Scheduled) Review
Hello everyone I am due to have a (scheduled) Review of my Adult Disability Payment (ADP) this month (after 2 years). I am trying to work out whether I should tick "no changes" or fill in a Change of Circumstances (CoC) form. I am seeing really conflicting advice on this. Some say the safest thing is to click "no change"…
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Adult disability redetermination
I recieved adult disability at Enhanced rate for 2 years until my review they said I don't meet the requirements anymore, it says a letter from my gp said that I have thyroid disease,functional neurological disorder and bladder retention they didn't include that I have high blood pressure and also kidney disease. I am…
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Journey of ADP review
Hello, I thought it might be helpful if i share the story of my son's first ADP review so others can compare and refer to it. My son was a transfer from PIP. He was awarded double enhanced in 2020 for 5 years. Covid extended that to 6 years and he wouldn't have been due a review until November 2026 on that system. However,…
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Adult Disability Payment - Redetermination
Hello, Does any know the answer to my question about ADP please? My husband was promoted to complete a review for ADP on-line in October 2024 in which he notified ADP about some changes to how his conditions were affecting him. In July 2025 they sent a decision and kept his award the same. He requested this to be looked at…
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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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Adp Review....(again)!
Hulloe. Newbie here. Decided to join, after reading the gainfull insights/ advice as posted by other members. Still navigating the site, but my main concern being my Adp is up for review. Transferred over from PiP. Basically; i was diagnosed with adult AdHd 5 years ago. I decided not to inform Dwp back then, as it didn't…
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Joint Claim UC Help Please!
SCOTLAND I currently live in a council property which is unsuitable for my needs as it has been causing me health issues and council are not taking the situation seriously. My partner suggested we rent a property together. I currently receive Adult Disability Payment (enhanced daily needs & motability) i also receive…
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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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lodger
Hi Everyone! I have a question, Im on Adult Disability Payment (Scottish PIP) and New Style Esa (not means tested) and I wanted to take a lodger in. If Im using The Rent-a-Room Scheme (which allows income of £7500 to be tax free) the actual annual income would be £1500 . Would this affect my benefits? Do I need to notify…
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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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TRIBUNAL - ADP refused despite lots of evidence, any advice?
Good health to all! The situation is unclear to me: I was refused ADP. I filed an appeal to the tribunal. During this time, 1) GP confirmed chronic diseases since 2017 2) LCWRA 3) Conclusion of the consul's physiotherapist from the housing commission about the problem with mobility 4) An independent certified consul's…
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Hi, my name is Salvador! Where do I find the review form to apply for adult disability?
where will I find the review form to apply for adult disability
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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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so last week
so was moving from pip to adult disability payment asked for any changes i moved house told dwp but not adp lucky that adp had bad back log it took them a year to stop my adp so called reported no change health just my address did my review over phone asp has restared :D
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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 Duce!
Hi, I am in receipt of Adult Disability Payment, I have osteoarthritis in both hips and due to have a right hip replacement in one week’s time, the other hip will be done 3 months later. Do I have to inform that I have had the surgery and will I lose ADP after both hips are replaced?
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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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Hi, my name is NP630507C! can l claim ADP for myself and get CA for wife?
I received carers for my wife but my health is also getting worse can l claim adult disability payment for myself whilst I am getting carers allowance for my wife
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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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Hi, my name is fl33g! do i need to add anything to review form or can I say still the same?
hi i have received my review from social security scotland for adult disability payment and i am still the same from my last review with dwp do i need to add anything or just say still the same on my review form
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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…
