Attendance Allowance to be replaced by new disability payment with no face-to-face assessments

Attendance Allowance because they mistakenly believe they will not qualify for the additional benefit or are put off by the claims process. The latest statistics from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that over 1.5 million people are claiming the benefit across the UK, including 143,092 Scots.

the Sun of the moment wife Nicola opened the bedroom door and shouted ‘fire’.He said: “I ran out and the whole hall was orange. I managed to run out with my wife then went back in for my son who, of course, never heard anything.

NHS Scotland Portal so people travelling abroad can provide proof of vaccinations. The form includes details of what jab the person received and when.But the certificates can now be faked due to a security glitch that allows personal details to be altered by using computer software programmes.BBC Scotland was able to download a certificate and edit it to include a false name and the address of the BBC's Glasgow headquarters.

cops have launched a probe into fake bank notes for 'fifty poonds'. The Bank of England currency has been used in shops in Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway, and cops have urged people to take extra care.

Child Disability Payment is set to replace Disability Living Allowance Child (DLA Child) and will be the next new benefit to be introduced by the Scottish Government. The new benefit will provide additional financial support to children and young people with disabilities, as well as their families, to help with the additional costs they incur as a result of having a long-term health condition.

court despite a sheriff describing him as a danger to the public. Steven MacDonald changed his name to conceal his background as one of the worst paedophiles in Scotland and reinvent himself as a family man and businessman.

panto star Dean Park praised NHS staff on International Nurses Day after a near-death fight with cancer. The theatre acting legend fought for his life after a devastating skin cancer diagnosis in 2015.

Child Disability Payment is set to replace Disability Living Allowance Child (DLA Child) and will be the next new benefit to be introduced by the Scottish Government. The new benefit will provide additional financial support to children and young people with disabilities, as well as their families, to help with the additional costs they incur as a result of having a long-term health condition.

family 'lifeline' as her disabled son's motability car was stolen. Bobbi Speirs, 30, was couldn't believe it after sick thieves stole the specially modified vehicle from 'right under her nose' on Friday night.

as more results are declared. Siobhan Brown (Ayr) In what could rank as the SNP's biggest win of the entire election, Siobhan Brown gained Ayr for Nicola Sturgeon's party from the Tories in one of the closest run races of the campaign.

coronavirus deaths were recorded overnight in Scotland with 283 new positive cases. The Scottish Government announced the latest figures on Thursday, May 6, as efforts to control the virus spreading continue.

Social Security Scotland which will replace Personal Independence Payment (PIP) from next year. The new benefit will provide additional financial support to people of working age across Scotland with a disability, long-term illness or mental health condition.

Scottish zoo has shared an adorable photo of its latest resident settling into his new home.The Five Sisters Zoo in West Calder, near Livingston, welcomed its first red panda into the fold on Saturday, 1st May.

covid cases recorded in the last 24 hours in Scotland.

Jai McDowall says he had to stuff socks down his pants to play his saucy new panto role. Former Britain's Got Talent winner Jai took on the 'big' part of Robin Hood in new online adult panto Throbbin Hood and The Boobs in the Wood with ex Atomic Kitten Kerry Katona and RuPaul's Davina D'Campo.

Head over to our new Lanarkshire Live Facebook page to make sure you're up to date with the top stories in the regionThe refurbishment involved the reconfiguration of the substation and the installation of 12 new bays.

sexual assault happened between 5pm and 7pm on Saturday, April 24, close to the pond off Annat Road in Perth.A 52-year-old woman was attacked and detectives are appealing for information.The suspect is described as white, clean shaven, 6ft, medium build, with short light brown/auburn hair, aged in his 40's, wearing a round neck t-shirt which was grey in colour and plain, camel coloured chinos and dark brown loafer style shoes.Detective Inspector Paul Riley, of Dundee CID, said: "Officers are

the announcement that Scotland’s music venues, cinemas, theatres and comedy clubs can reopen from May 17, although socially distanced audiences of up to 100 people will only be permitted at indoor venues.