Sally Donald, the SNP’s nominated candidate for Edinburgh Southern in the forthcoming Holyrood election, is under investigation by Social Security Scotland over her eligibility for Adult Disability Payment.
Donald, who has worked as a communications adviser for multiple SNP MPs, is believed to have been in receipt of ADP for several years. The payment can be worth up to 10,000 pounds a year and is awarded to people who need help with everyday tasks such as eating, washing, managing toilet needs or engaging socially with other people.
Anonymous Complaint Triggered Probe
Donald said: “In September last year, I met with Social Security Scotland who had received an anonymous complaint about my eligibility for the Adult Disability Payment. I provided the details they requested and have not heard anything since. I continue to receive ADP, based on their initial assessment of my eligibility for support.”
A Social Security Scotland spokesperson said: “We do not comment on any active fraud investigations. It would not be appropriate to discuss individual cases or to confirm whether an individual had been investigated.”
The investigation comes ahead of the May 2026 Holyrood election, where Donald is expected to contest the Edinburgh Southern seat for the SNP.