Hi,

Thank you for contacting NDCS to ask us about Adult Disability Payment (ADP)

 ADP is a disability benefit that can be claimed from age 16. Social Security Scotland (SSS) is the Scottish Government agency that delivers social security benefits and payments to the people of Scotland. SSS expects most 16-year-olds to manage their own ADP claim.

We have information about ADP, which includes: how to apply, assessments, and what to do if you disagree with a determination. 

 It's important to include supporting information in your application (mygov.scot). It helps you show SSS how your deafness affects you and the additional support you may need.
 
 Here are some examples of supporting information:

  • medical reports or letters of identification, such as hearing test results, audiograms, and cochlear implant mapping reports
  • current symptoms, their severity, and the effect they have
  • a daily diary of the additional support you need with daily living and mobility because of your deafness and/or additional needs
  • test results or certificates, care or treatment plans, and therapies or adaptations
  • social care assessments or social work assessments
  • educational support plans or reports or letters from your place of education
  • the supporting information form filled out by someone who knows or cares for you

We also have information about filling in the form which is broken down into sections.

 Some other useful resources are:

 I hope that this information is helpful. If you have further questions about ADP, or would like support with applying, please let us know.