Current status: Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 21 January 2026
To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-42573 by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 6 January 2026, whether it will provide the information that was requested and confirm what action it is taking to address reported concerns that 40% of people with disabilities are worried their benefits will be removed if they are seen to be more active.
The Scottish Government actively encourage disabled people to improve their wellbeing by being more physically active, in a way that suits them. Sport Disability Scotland has invested £750,000 to support this work.
Social Security Scotland make it clear on their website that disabled people are encouraged to improve their wellbeing by being more physically active, in a way that suits them, without it impacting their eligibility for disability benefits. A link to this resource can be read here: Celebrating Scottish Disability Sport Week - Social Security Scotland