What is Adult Disability Payment (ADP)?

Adult Disability Payment (ADP) is a form of benefits support administered by Social Security Scotland to people who are eligible, to help them with living costs.

Who can get ADP?

You must be between 16 and  State Pension age and have a:

• disability
• long-term physical or mental health condition
• terminal illness

You can apply even if you're waiting for a diagnosis.

You cannot claim Adult Disability Payment (ADP) if you currently claim Personal Independence Payment (PIP).

Check if you are eligible to apply for ADP on the mygov.scot suitability checker.

Do you live in England, Wales or Northern Ireland?

If you are looking for advice on your Personal Independence Payment (PIP) application, go to Kidney Care UK's PIP Helper.

How do I apply for ADP?

To apply for ADP, you must complete an application form. You can apply online or using a paper form.

The application is in two parts:

• In part one of your form, you will be asked some overall questions about you, such as your personal details and questions relating to your condition(s), medication(s), any treatment and therapies, and supporting information.
• In part two of the form, you will be asked about how your daily living is affected by your condition(s) (such as your ability to prepare food, and manage your money), and how your mobility is affected (such as your ability to physically move around or leave the house).

What support can I get to complete the ADP form?

The ADP form itself is quite long and can take a while to complete. It can feel quite daunting for some people, and it can be reassuring to have clear guidance on what you need to do to complete the application process, as well as tips on how to fill in the form itself.

To help you, we have put together a free ADP Helper online tool. This tool walks you through what you need to do at each stage of the application process, as well as how best to complete the form. The question section provides an overview of the question, what it means, and an example of how someone with kidney disease may answer, to help guide you.

If you would rather talk to someone for one-to-one support over the phone, contact the Kidney Care UK Patient Support & Advocacy Service.