In Scotland, between 2020 and 2030, the number of people getting disability benefits is forecast to increase by 81%, from 575,000 to just over one million.SPICe prepared meeting papers for 25 September 2025, page 11
While the reasons for this are not fully understood, the SFC have said the Scottish Government's administration of ADP is contributing to the figures in Scotland, which are higher than in England and Wales, despite eligibility criteria being "largely aligned".Pre-Budget Scrutiny – SPICe...