The most recently released figures show there are nearly 3.4 million people claiming the the benefit
The Department for Work and Pensions will pay people with more than 20 health issues up to £691 each month. The most recently released figures show there are nearly 3.4 million people over the age of 16 claiming Personal Independence Payment .
A successful claim for PIP is worth between £26.90 and £172.75 each week in additional financial support, as reported by the Daily Record. As the benefit is paid every four weeks, this amounts to between £107.60 and £691.00 every payment period. More than 540 health conditions are supported through the payment, but many of them fall under certain categories. Below is the full list and how many people in the UK are claiming them.The list of conditions and number of claimants up to July 2023 include:
To be eligible for PIP you must have a health condition or disability where you have had difficulties with daily living or getting around for three months. You usually need to have lived in the UK for at least two of the last three years and be in the country when you apply. You can make a new claim by contacting the DWP. More information on what you need to apply can be found on the GOV.UK website here.
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