Adult Disability Payment Scotland - Adult Disability Payment and other benefits

You cannot get Adult Disability Payment at the same time as getting these benefits: 

• Personal Independence Payment (PIP) 

• Disability Living Allowance (in your own name – you can continue to get it for a child you are responsible for) 

• Armed Forces Independence Payment 

• Attendance Allowance 

Exemption from shared room rate 

People who get Adult Disability Payment get an exception from Local Housing Allowance (LHA) shared room rate for under 35s – if you are awarded Adult Disability Payment and get benefits to help with your rent, make sure you tell the Housing Benefit office or Universal Credit that you’re getting Adult Disability payment.  

Exemption from the benefit cap 

People who get Adult Disability Payment are exempt from the benefit cap. If you are awarded Adult Disability Payment and get Housing Benefit or Universal Credit, make sure you tell the Housing Benefit office or Universal Credit that you’re getting Adult Disability payment. 

Exemption from non-dependent deduction 

People who get Adult Disability Payment are exempt from non-dependent deductions. If you are awarded Adult Disability Payment and get benefits to help with your rent, make sure you tell the Housing Benefit office or Universal Credit that you’re getting Adult Disability Payment. 

Other help 

Adult Disability Payment gives access to lots of other help – check out our guide on extra help you can get if you receive a disability benefit. 
 

Reviewed: February 2023