I live in Scotland, East Ayrshire, MY full pay ends next month, July and i will be on Half pay, my chemo will continue until my Heart is strong enought for stem Transfer. So do I apply for PIP or or The Adult Disabled Payment? Any information would be appricated.
Hello
Thanks for your message – I hope we can point you in the right direction for your question to be answered.
Our Welfare Rights Team will be able to answer this but they are currently not available on Ask an Expert. To speak to them, you’d either need to call them on 0808 808 0000, Option 1, then 2, then 2 again, or use webchat by clicking ‘Chat to Us’ at the bottom right of the screen. They are available Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm and weekends 9am to 5pm.
In the meantime, for further information on the Adult Disability Payment, here are the latest details from the Scottish government - Disability Assistance - Social security - gov.scot (www.gov.scot)
If you have any other concerns, such as making an insurance claim, or your retirement options if you’re unable to return to work, please feel free to call the Financial Guides on 0808 808 0000, message us again on here, or speak to us on webchat.
Take care Di, and hope that you’re soon strong enough for your stem cell transplant.
Kind regards.
Julia
Financial Guide
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