New statistics from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) highlight that by the end of October last year, there were in excess of three million UK residents claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP).
The same data also shows that almost half a million State Pensioners are also in receipt of the benefit.
Overall, across the UK, some 486,940 elderly parties are receiving support via the disability payment - with PIP providing between £24.45 and £156.90 each week.
