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<p>The department discusses various aspects of social security with the Scottish Government,
at both Ministerial and official level. We continue to engage with the Scottish Government
to consider the implications of the proposals outlined in the Prime Minister’s announcement
and the Health and Disability Green Paper consultation in Scotland.</p><p> </p><p><em>Modernising
Support for Independent Living: The Health and Disability Green Paper</em> was published
on Monday 29 April.</p><p> </p><p>The UK Government is committed to improving the
lives of disabled people and people with long-term health conditions in all parts
of the UK. Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is devolved in Scotland and has been
replaced with Adult Disability Payment. No new claims to PIP have been made in Scotland
since August 2022.</p><p> </p><p>However, DWP continues to deliver PIP in Scotland
for existing cases on behalf of Scottish Ministers whilst Scottish cases are being
transferred to Social Security Scotland. All cases are due to be transferred in 2025
and DWP will no longer have any delegated administrative authority regarding PIP in
Scotland once transfer is complete.</p>
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