Independent Review of Adult Disability Payment: consultation - easy read

Section 5 – The fluctuating conditions section of the Adult Disability Payment application form

A fluctuating condition is a disability or condition that can change often.

This may affect whether a person can get Adult Disability Payment.

Social Security Scotland say they look at whether a person can do an activity to an acceptable standard.

This considers the impact on the person, like whether it causes pain and tiredness.

Social Security Scotland say they also look at whether someone can complete an activity safely.

Completing an activity safely means the person can do the activity without harming them or someone else.

Question 8

How well do you think the Adult Disability Payment application form (this opens in PDF format) allows people with fluctuating conditions to describe how their disability or condition affects them? 

Very effective

Effective

Somewhat effective

Not very effective

Not effective at all

Please give reasons for your answer.

Question 9

What changes would you make to the rules on fluctuating conditions (if any)? Please explain your reasons.