The difference in success rates between personal independence payment (PIP) and its Scottish equivalent Adult Disability Payment (ADP) are becoming smaller as time passes, though ADP remains the more generous system.
According to the latest figures produced by Social Security Scotland (SSS) the success rate for ADP has fallen from 69% when it was first introduced in September 2022 to 53% in October 2023.
For comparison, the success rate for PIP in October 2023 was 50%. Whilst this was the highest recent percentage for PIP, success rates have remained at 48% or above for the past six months.
The figures mean that the dramatic difference between PIP and ADP success rates is being gradually eroded.
When it comes to levels of awards for those who are successful, PIP is actually slightly ahead of ADP.
In October 2023 for ADP claimants, 49% got the enhanced rate and 51% got the standard rate.
For PIP claimants, 53% got the enhanced rate and 47% the standard rate.
For the mobility component, the figures for ADP were 52% enhanced and 48% standard.
For PIP mobility, the figures were 56% enhanced and 44% standard.
Clearance times for ADP are marginally quicker at 12 weeks compared to 15 weeks for PIP.
You can read the full ADP stats here.
