How much the UK actually spends on disability benefits before todays announcement

18th March 2025

The DWP is expected to announce up to £5bn in welfare cuts on Tuesday, with many PIP claimants worried they are in the firing line.

Expected reforms to the welfare system are likely to be announced on Tuesday with disability payments under the microscope as the government looks to cut the benefits bill by £5bn.

The plans are due to be presented as part of a government green paper, which is looking at overhauling the disability benefits system.

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Note
In Scotland, the Personal Independence Payment (PIP), which is a benefit for disabled working-age adults, is called Adult Disability Payment (ADP).
The Personal Independence Payment (PIP), which is paid by the Department for Work in Pensions (DWP), has been replaced by Adult Disability Payment (ADP) in Scotland.

Is ADP the same as PIP?
No, they are not the same; Adult Disability Payment (ADP) is the Scottish replacement for Personal Independence Payment (PIP), which is for people living in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Here's a more detailed explanation:
PIP (Personal Independence Payment):
This benefit is for people in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland who have a disability or long-term health condition that affects their ability to carry out everyday tasks.
ADP (Adult Disability Payment):
This is the equivalent benefit in Scotland, designed to help people with disabilities or long-term health conditions with the extra costs associated with their condition.
The Switchover:
Social Security Scotland is moving PIP claimants in Scotland to ADP.
No Need to Reapply:
If you currently get PIP in Scotland, you will be automatically moved to ADP, and you won't need to reapply.
Payment Levels:
Your ADP payments will be the same as your previous PIP payments, and there will be no gap in payments during the transition.
Administered by different entities:
PIP is administered by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), while ADP is administered by Social Security Scotland.