Certain people on legacy benefits migrating to Universal Credit will not need another assessment

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit for people aged over 16 and under State Pension age who need help with daily living tasks or moving around as a result of a long-term illness, disability or mental or physical health condition.

Adult Disability Payment is a new health benefit which is replacing Personal Independence Payment (PIP) for people living in Scotland. The devolved benefit will provide financial support to people aged between 16 and State Pension age, who are disabled, have a long-term health condition or have a terminal illness.

Police in Glasgow cordoned off a city centre street as a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle just an hour after Celtic and Rangers clashed at Parkhead.

A youthful-looking gran has left people gobsmacked after revealing her age - and claims her appearance is all thanks to a £2 cream. In a now-viral Tik Tok video, Joan Woodhouse's granddaughter told viewers that no-one ever believes she is 92 years old.

Adult Disability Payment is now open to everyone over the age of 16 and under State Pension age with a disability, long-term illness or mental or physical health condition living in Scotland. The national rollout follows successful pilots in 13 local authority areas, which began in March.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a new phone scam warning concerning National Insurance (NI) numbers. It has been over a year since the last spate of scams involving NI numbers swept across the country, resulting in tens of thousands of incidents being reported to Action Fraud, the UK’s national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime, by June 2021.

Millions of households across Scotland and the rest of the UK are preparing for a shift in seasons which will force everyone to tighten their spending and put an even tighter squeeze on budgets as energy bills are set to rocket by more than 80 per cent from £1,971 to £3,549. Ofgem announced the new energy price cap on August 26 and it will come into force on October 1.

Ozzy Osbourne is not interested in doing any living or dying in the United States. In a candid interview with The Guardian, Osbourne ripped the USA, where he and his wife Sharon have resided for much of their adult life.  Osbourne, who has dealt with severe health issues and underwent a major surgery in June, said of the United States, "Everything’s f---ing ridiculous there. I’m fed up with people getting killed every day.

Scotland may not be due another bank holiday until November, however, the upcoming one in England and Wales on Monday, August 29 may affect some benefit payments due on that date. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has shared details of changes to planned payment dates for people claiming 11 benefits or State Pension.

Three people have been taken to hospital after a road crash in Renfrewshire this afternoon.

TOWIE favourites Amber Turner and Courtney Green lead the glamorous lineup of reality stars at the launch party for series 30 of the popular ITV show. Stars of the popular reality series, arrived in style at Aqua Nueva in London on Monday as they kicked off the show’s launch ahead of its highly anticipated return to our screens on Sunday August 21.

Strictly stars Nadiya Bychkova and Kai Widdrington looked seriously loved-up as they graced the red carpet on Monday evening.MORE: Strictly's Nadiya Bychkova gushes about romance with Kai Widdrington after sweet reunionThe duo were in London attending the House of Dragon premiere hosted by Sky Atlantic. Dressed to impress, the professional dancers slipped into their black tie outfits for a glitzy evening of entertainment.WATCH: Nadiya Bychkova and Kai Widdrington hold hands in sweet videoNadiya, 32, looked stunning in her nude corseted gown encrusted with sparkly gems.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has shared new guidance for people due to attend a face-to-face health assessment for benefits in Scotland, England and Wales. The DWP and assessment providers have put a range of measures in place so that consultations can take place safely while the nation learns to live with coronavirus.

Letters inviting people for a Covid-19 winter booster jab will be landing on doorsteps this week.

People in Scotland will no longer be able to make a new claim for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) from August 29 when the benefit will be replaced by Adult Disability Payment (ADP). Thirteen local authorities are now offering ADP to adults over 16 and under State Pension age living with a disability, long-term illness or a physical or mental health condition.