The Disability Assistance (Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance) Regulations 2025: equality impact assessment

12. Sex

There is evidence that gender inequalities are likely to have become even more pronounced in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. When healthcare systems come under pressure, it becomes increasingly likely that women will take on further caring responsibilities.^[36]

Although some disabilities and health conditions have a different impact on men and women, Social Security Scotland's approach to decision-making is guided by the social model of disability and will be person-centred through the values of dignity, fairness and respect. People employed by Social Security Scotland will be required to undertake equalities training which will help to ensure that people receiving Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance do not face discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of sex.