A successful claim for PIP or Adult Disability Payment made before reaching retirement age will continue
The latest statistics from the Department for Work and Pension s show by the end of October 2022, there were more than 3.1 million people across Great Britain claiming Personal Independence Payment , including 329,334 living in Scotland. The figures also show nearly half a million people of State Pension age are also in receipt of PIP.
When someone reaches State Pension age, they can no longer make a new claim for PIP or Adult Disability Payment. For people over State Pension age with a health condition, long-term illness or disability they may be eligible for Attendance Allowance - this is worth either £61.85 or £92.40 every week from DWP. Find out more about claiming Attendance Allowance here.
What is PIP / Adult Disability Payment? PIP and Adult Disability Payment is a benefit which is gradually replacing Disability Living Allowance . Who is eligible for PIP / ADP? To be eligible for PIP, you must have a health condition or disability where you:
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