The DWP has given more than 1.5 million people on PIP an award for five years or longer.
The latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions show that more than 1.5 million people of all 3.6m Personal Independence Payment claimants have an award of five years or longer. The data indicates that at the end of July, some 1,501,215 people in Scotland, England, Wales and living abroad, have an ongoing award for a disability, long-term illness, or physical or mental health condition.
It’s important to be aware that the guidance from the DWP also says that most claimants will have their award regularly reviewed, “regardless of the length of the award” in order to make sure “everyone continues to receive the most appropriate level of support”. A successful claim for PIP or ADP is now worth between £28.70 and £184.30 each week in additional financial support and as the benefit is paid every four weeks, this amounts to between £114.80 and £737.20 every pay period.
Latest DWP News Who might be eligible for PIP or ADP? To be eligible for PIP or ADP, you must have a health condition or disability where you: Latest PIP to ADP Transfer Updates PIP and ADP payment rates 2024/25 You will need an assessment to work out the level of financial help you will receive and your rate will be regularly reviewed to make sure you are getting the right support. Payments are made every four weeks.Whether you get one or both of these and how much depends on how severely your condition affects you.Mobility
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