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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) in all 32 council areas across the country. At present, 13 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.
The new devolved benefit will be delivered by Social Security Scotland and the process of transferring some 313,620 existing PIP claimants from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) began in mid-June and is expected to be completed by summer 2024. People already on PIP do not need to apply for the new benefit, and there will be no interruption in payments during the migration which takes around three months to complete.
Claimants who receive ADP will be paid between £24.45 and £156.90 per week to help with the additional costs of daily living and mobility needs. The benefit is paid every four weeks so this amounts to between £97.80 and £627.60 every payment period.
Eligibility and payment rates are the same as PIP, however, the application process will be markedly different as it involves no face-to-face assessments.
Social Security Scotland has also said claimants will be at the heart of the process, with additional support available to anyone making a claim.
To help more people understand how the new benefit will differ from PIP, a new policy paper was recently published on mygov.scot.
It states: “Treating people with dignity, fairness and respect will be at the heart of delivering Adult Disability Payment. It has been designed in partnership with people who will use it. Their input has been crucial in
An Edinburgh pub has issued a sharp response to a bad review from an unhappy tourist who insulted its staff. The Virginia native stated that their wedding party of 12 had been denied seating at the Rose Street Brewery, Edinburgh Live reports..
The grieving family of former Pop Idol contestant Darius Campbell Danesh may not find out the cause of his death for two months. Scottish singer and and West End performer Darius, who was 41, was found unresponsive in bed in his apartment room in Rochester, Minnesota, on August 11 and pronounced dead that afternoon.
Darius Campbell Danesh was said to be “really excited” to appear in a Pop Idol reunion show just weeks before he sadly passed away.
Former Pop Idol hosts Ant and Dec paid a touching tribute to the late Darius Campbell Danesh after news of his death broke.
Former Pop Idol judge Pete Waterman appeared emotional as he appeared on TV to pay tribute to his friend Darius Campbell Danesh following the sad news of his death. The singer and theatre star's family confirmed on Tuesday (August 16) that he had died aged 41 last week.
Darius Campbell Danesh was pictured with Hollywood pal and fellow Scot Gerard Butler in a final photo taken of him before his tragic passing.
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Pete Waterman has paid tribute to his 'brilliant' friend Darius Danesh following his death at the age of 41. It was confirmed on Tuesday that Darius had passed away on August 11 after being found unresponsive in his US apartment room. Appearing on Talk TV on Tuesday evening, Pete spoke to Jeremy Kyle about the last time he saw Darius - who competed on Pop Idol in 2002.
social media to share her condolences. Read more: Lorraine Kelly and Rylan lead Darius Danesh tributes as Pop Idol star dies just 41Taking to Twitter, the Consett-born singer and actress, wrote: "Still processing the new of Darius’s death, a big brother to all of us in popidol. I’ll always remember his wonderful warm tall hugs and his words of wisdom.
Gareth Gates has posted an emotional tribute to his “dear friend” Darius Danesh, who has died aged 41. Danesh was a Scottish singer and actor who rose to fame on Popstars and Pop Idol, where he competed against Gates in the latter in 2002.
Rylan Clark and Lorraine Kelly are among the first stars to pay tribute to Darius Danesh after the singer and actor who rose to fame on Popstars and Pop Idol died at the age of 41. The Scottish star’s family confirmed on Tuesday (16 August) that Danesh had died on 11 August.
Former Pop Idol contestant Darius Danesh was tragically found dead in his US apartment, his heartbroken family announced on Tuesday. Aged just 41, the singer had a remarkable career after propelling to fame on the 2001 series of Pop Idol, placing third in the competition which was won by Will Young.
Darius Campbell Danesh first found fame on our screens in Pop Idol in 2001, where he made it to the final of the live singing competition against Will Young and Gareth Gates in a contest that gripped the country. But although the star finished the series in third place, it was the beginning of a successful performance career Darius, who went on to release successful albums, appear in the West End, write a book and travel the world with his music.
Pop Idol contestant and theatre star Darius Campbell Danesh has been found dead in his US apartment room at the age of 41, his family announced. The Scottish singer who was also a star on the West End came third in the original incarnation of the Pop Idol reality TV contest in 2002 behind Gareth Gates and Will Young. Danesh instantly found success outside of the show with his number one single 'Colourblind' and album Dive In which reached the top 10.
READ MORE: TikTok video sees the incredible body transformation of Eddie Hall"We ask that you kindly respect our wishes for privacy at this time whilst we come to terms with the tragic loss of our son and brother. "The Scottish singer-songwriter and actor appeared on Popstars in 2001 and also appeared on the first Pop Idol, which was won by Will Young, reports The Mirror.
Former Pop Idol contestant and theatre star Darius Campbell Danesh has been found dead in his US apartment room at the age of 41, his family announced.
Tributes have flooded in after news broke of Pop Idol star Darius Danesh's tragic death aged 41.