Queries regarding Adult Disability Payment claimants whose primary condition is epilepsy: FOI release

Information requested

Your request for information 1

The number of Adult Disability Payment claimants where the primary condition is epilepsy, broken down by:

a. Local authority in Scotland
b. Standard age categories used by Social Security Scotland

Your request for information 2:

For these claimants, please also provide a breakdown (if available) of award levels:

a. Daily Living (standard vs enhanced rate)
b. Mobility (standard vs enhanced rate)

Your request for information 3:

The success rate of applications for Adult Disability Payment where epilepsy is the primary condition, including:

a. Initial decisions (approved/denied)
b. Appeals/re-determinations (successful/unsuccessful outcomes)

Response

The term caseload has been used in place of claimants to ensure consistency with our published data on Adult Disability Payment. Caseload refers to the number of individuals who are receiving a benefit at a specific point in time.

Request for information 1 to 3a:

Please see the attached Excel document which contains the information requested.

Request for information 3b:

While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance Social Security Scotland does not have the information you have requested.

This is because at present, our analytical processes do not link original decisions with re-determination outcomes.

This is a formal notice under section 17(1) of FOISA that Social Security Scotland does not have the information you have requested.

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FOI 202500478277 - Information released - Document

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Excel document

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