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

6. Implementation

A targeted communications strategy and comprehensive guidance will be developed in advance of the launch of Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance. This will ensure that individuals whose cases are selected for transfer and their families, the third sector, local authorities and advice providers are aware of Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance, the differences between Disability Living Allowance and Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance and have an understanding of the case transfer process.

The communications strategy will be linked with wider Scottish Government initiatives on improving outcomes for disabled people and for remote and island communities. This will ensure that Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance is part of wider efforts to meet the needs of people living in island communities.

In line with our case transfer principles, we will also provide clear and timely communication in relation to the transfer of Disability Living Allowance to Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance. Individuals will not be required to reapply when their case transfers to Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance from Disability Living Allowance. Their current award will be honoured with no break in payment to minimise disruption and ensure that people are paid the right amount at the right time.