DWP is providing financial support for more than 170,000 people with Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic or persistent pain is pain that carries on for longer than 12 weeks despite medication or treatment. Most people get back to normal after pain following an injury or operation, but sometimes the pain carries on for longer or comes on without any history of an injury or operation.
The latest statistics from the Department for Work and Pensions show that, by the end of October 2022, there were more than three million people across Great Britain claiming PIP, including nearly 330,000 claimants living in Scotland. The figures also indicated that more than 170,000 people across Great Britain are currently receiving PIP for a chronic pain condition.
Top Money Stories Today What is Adult Disability Payment and should I make a claim? Below is a quick overview of the benefit, you can find a full list of the main health conditions being supported by PIP here, these are also supported by Adult Disability Payment.You may qualify for one or both parts. The amount you get depends on how your condition affects your ability to do everyday activities and get around.
You can still apply for Adult Disability Payment if you do not have a bank, building society or credit union account. If your application is successful, you will need to contact Social Security Scotland to agree how you want them to pay you.Guidance from Social Security Scotland states: “It can take a long time to complete part two but you do not have to do it all at once.
You can provide documents or Social Security Scotland can gather information on your behalf. Find out more about supporting information here.
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