#2026/171The Social Security Up-rating (Scotland) Order 2026
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This statutory instrument up-rates various disability and industrial injury related social security benefits in Scotland for the year 2026. It increases the rates of Attendance Allowance, Severe Disablement Allowance, Carer’s Allowance, Disability Living Allowance, Personal Independence Payment and industrial injuries benefits. The increases are based on the rise in the general level of prices and earnings as reviewed by Scottish Ministers under the Social Security Administration Act 1992. The changes come into force on dates specified in each article, typically from April 2026 onwards. No changes are made to sums payable out of the National Insurance Fund.
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Key Changes
- Attendance Allowance rates increased with effect from the first pay day after 6 April 2026
- Severe Disablement Allowance and age-related addition rates increased from the first pay day after 6 April 2026
- Carer’s Allowance rate increased from the first pay day after 6 April 2026
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Obligations
What this law requires
Scottish Ministers must carry out a review to determine if the general level of prices at the end of the review period is greater than at the beginning
Scottish Ministers must carry out a review to determine if the general level of earnings at the end of the review period is greater than at the beginning
Scottish Ministers must lay a draft of any up-rating order before the Scottish Parliament for approval by resolution before making the order
Increase the rate of Attendance Allowance in accordance with the specified amounts and effective date of April 2026
Increase the rate of Disability Living Allowance in accordance with the specified amounts and effective date