The Disability Assistance (Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance) Regulations 2025: business and regulatory impact assessment

9. Consumer Assessment

The Scottish Government does not believe that Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance will have an adverse impact on either eligible people or any other consumer either within Scotland, the UK or internationally, including Europe and the rest of the world. Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance does not directly or indirectly limit the choices of consumers, nor does it limit the ability of consumers to compare the quality, availability or price of goods or services in the market. Furthermore, Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance will not impact a consumer's ability to understand their rights.

• Does the policy affect the quality, availability or price of any goods or services in a market? No.
• Does the policy affect the essential services market, such as energy or water? No.
• Does the policy involve storage or increased use of consumer data? No.
• Does the policy increase opportunities for unscrupulous suppliers to target consumers? No.
• Does the policy impact the information available to consumers on either goods or services, or their rights in relation to these? No.
• Does the policy affect routes for consumers to seek advice or raise complaints on consumer issues? No.