Abstract
In Scotland, Adult Disability Payment (ADP) replaced Personal Independence Payment (PIP) as a support for people living with health conditions. The original PIP criteria were criticised for their lack of criteria to fairly assess ‘fluctuating conditions’ i.e. conditions that are present <50% of the time. The Scottish Government, following an independent review of ADP, may reform the criteria.
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is an example of a fluctuating condition. PMDD is a serious mood disorder known to affect 1 in 20 women (and individuals assigned female at birth). PMDD has a debilitating impact on all aspects of life, with 1 in 3 people attempting suicide. Although PMDD affects people in the luteal phase of their menstrual cycle (typically 2wks per month), the impact of PMDD, with its monthly recurrence between adolescence and menopause (approximately 30yrs) results in long-lasting effects outside of their luteal phase.
The eligibility criteria of >50% is a discriminatory method when assessing fluctuating conditions, in particular menstrual-related disorders, such as PMDD. ADP criteria therefore require reform to ensure people with PMDD and other fluctuating conditions are provided with fair and appropriate support. We aim to explore opportunities for improving ADP processes for fluctuating conditions such as PMDD.
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is an example of a fluctuating condition. PMDD is a serious mood disorder known to affect 1 in 20 women (and individuals assigned female at birth). PMDD has a debilitating impact on all aspects of life, with 1 in 3 people attempting suicide. Although PMDD affects people in the luteal phase of their menstrual cycle (typically 2wks per month), the impact of PMDD, with its monthly recurrence between adolescence and menopause (approximately 30yrs) results in long-lasting effects outside of their luteal phase.
The eligibility criteria of >50% is a discriminatory method when assessing fluctuating conditions, in particular menstrual-related disorders, such as PMDD. ADP criteria therefore require reform to ensure people with PMDD and other fluctuating conditions are provided with fair and appropriate support. We aim to explore opportunities for improving ADP processes for fluctuating conditions such as PMDD.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Socio-Legal Studies Association |
Publication status | Published - 27 Mar 2024 |
Event | Socio-Legal Studies Association Annual Conference 2024 - Portsmouth Duration: 26 Mar 2024 → 28 Mar 2024 https://www.slsa.ac.uk/index.php/past-conferences |
Conference
Conference | Socio-Legal Studies Association Annual Conference 2024 |
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Abbreviated title | SLSA 2024 |
City | Portsmouth |
Period | 26/03/24 → 28/03/24 |
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