Women's health and the welfare state: assessment criteria reform update

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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.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSocio-Legal Studies Association
Publication statusPublished - 27 Mar 2024
EventSocio-Legal Studies Association Annual Conference 2024 - Portsmouth
Duration: 26 Mar 202428 Mar 2024
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ConferenceSocio-Legal Studies Association Annual Conference 2024
Abbreviated titleSLSA 2024
CityPortsmouth
Period26/03/2428/03/24
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