People on PIP transferring to new Adult Disability Payment could see certain DWP benefits end

The Scottish Government is looking at the possibility of introducing ‘split’ Universal Credit payments for people in Scotland. Cabinet Secretary for Communities, Social Security and Equalities of Scotland, Shirley-Anne Somerville, explained to Labour MSP Paul O'Kane that “officials expect to submit a formal policy proposal to DWP (Department for Work and Pensions) soon, for them to impact assess”.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued an update for people on disability benefits such as Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Adult Disability Payment (ADP) and Attendance Allowance, who may still be waiting on the £150 cost of living lump sum. The money was made automatically to more than 6.4 million people during the two-week payment at the end of June, beginning of July.

State Pension provides essential financial support every four weeks for 12.6million people across Great Britain, including around one million living in Scotland. This regular payment of up to £203.85 per week for the full, New State Pension or £156.20 per week for the old Basic State Pension (Category A or B) is available for those who have reached the UK Government’s eligible retirement age, which increased to 66 for both men and women in October 2020.

The cost of living crisis continues to squeeze millions of household budgets this year despite the lower energy price cap and inflation finally starting to drop. The UK Government’s cost of living payments have already provided lump sums of £301 for families on means-tested benefits and £150 for those claiming disability benefits.

Sam Heughan admits there will be a lot of sadness among the cast and crew of Outlander when the show comes to an end.

The latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show at the end of November 2022, there were 410,637 people across Great Britain receiving Attendance Allowance support for arthritis, making it the most-claimed for health condition by people over State Pension age. Nearly 37,000 older people in Scotland are receiving either £68.10 or £101.75 each week in extra financial support along with more than 1,100 living abroad.

State Pension is a contributions-based benefit that provides essential financial support for 12.6 million older people across Great Britain, including more than one million living in Scotland. Of that overall total, more than 1.4million people are also receiving additional support through Attendance Allowance.

The People’s Project in Dumfries is in the running for a prize in a competition it never entered.

Two years ago actress Charley Webb left ITV’s soap Emmerdale after a whopping 19 years on the show and has just revealed she’s landed a brand-new role in a touring play. Charley, 35, appeared as the popular character Debbie Dingle who arrived in the village in 2002 and was on and off screen until 2021. During that time, Charley took three maternity leave breaks to have her sons, Buster, Bowie and Ace who she shared with husband and fellow actor Matthew Wolfenden, 43, who plays David Metcalfe in Emmerdale.

More than 1.4 million people over State Pension age are receiving regular financial support for a health condition through Attendance Allowance, including 127,399 living in Scotland. The benefit is worth either £68.10 or £101.75 each week and is designed to help older people with additional daily living expenses stay in their own home for longer.

In August 2022 there were more than 17,000 care homes registered across the UK, consisting of private care homes, voluntary care homes and public care homes run by local authorities and the NHS. The figures show that there are a total of 1,025 in Scotland, 14,535 in England, 1,024 in Wales and 405 in Northern Ireland.

Yang Hyun-jun has signed for Celtic on a five-year deal from Gangwon FC.

Manchester United are set to begin their tour of the US with a friendly against Arsenal in New York on Saturday.

The latest statistics from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that State Pension currently provides regular financial support for 12.6million older people across the country, including nearly one million retirees living in Scotland. This payment is available for those who have reached the UK Government’s eligible retirement age, which is currently 66 for both men and women, and have paid at least 10 years' worth of National Insurance Contributions.

Climate activists who held protests at two major Scottish oil sites have stepped down, Police Scotland has said.

When you are nearly 80 then clearing out your wardrobe and changing your outfit is probably expected – and that’s what Royal Bank of Scotland is doing with its mobile branch network.

Manchester United have named a 24-man squad for Wednesday's pre-season friendly against Lyon which includes Jonny Evans.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) recently shared details of a new ‘private beta trial’ for Attendance Allowance claimants. The service is currently only being offered to 60 people each week who start a new claim for the State Pension age disability benefit through certain channels.

A Real Housewives star and her husband have chosen a stunning mansion in Scotland to renew their vows. Marysol Patton and Steve McNamara held their ceremony at the impressive stately Ardgowan House in Gourock on Saturday.

Anyone going on holiday soon has been warned that having certain medical conditions could mean they are not allowed on the plane.