More than half a million people over State Pension age are receiving PIP or ADP payments.
The latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions show that by the end of April 2023, some 3.3 million adults across Great Britain were in receipt of Personal Independence Payment , including more than half a million people over State Pension age.
PIP, ADP and State Pension age When someone reaches State Pension age, they can no longer make a new claim for PIP, Disability Living Allowance or ADP. However, if someone is already receiving PIP, DLA, or ADP when they reach State Pension age, they will continue to receive the benefit until the award period ends where it will be reviewed following the normal process.
People of State Pension age claiming PIP - April 2023 Number of people of State Pension age claiming PIP or ADP: 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. Face-to-face consultations for health-related benefits are offered alongside video calls, telephone and paper-based assessments - it's important to be aware that there is no choice here, it's up to the health professional and DWP. You can find out more about DWP PIP assessments here.
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