Disabled people and carers relocating to Scotland will now be required to submit new applications to continue receiving financial assistance, following changes introduced by the Scottish Government. The reforms replace existing UK-wide benefits such as Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for children and Carer’s Allowance with new Scottish equivalents. Under the updated system, individuals must apply for Adult Disability Payment, Child Disab

A new parliamentary report has exposed what MPs describe as a growing crisis in the provision of community disability equipment, with more than half of users unable to access the medical aids they need for safe, independent living. The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Access to Disability Equipment’s report, Barriers to Accessing Lifesaving Disability Equipment, found that 55% of people lack suitable equipment and 63% of carers and parents believe the situation is det