People who are aged over 16 and under the State Pension age, who live with a disability, long-term illness, or mental or physical health condition, may be able to claim Personal Independence Payment (PIP). The scheme is designed to help people who need a hand completing every day tasks or moving around.
Around 3.25 million people were claiming the benefit from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) at the end of January 2023, the latest official statistics show. It can be worth up to £172.75 a week for those receiving the maximum amount, the Daily Record reports.
Awards for PIP are not indefinite, lasting up to a maximum of ten years. Depending on the condition someone has and their needs, they may be placed on a 'light touch' review plan, meaning they will be on the same amount for ten years, before having a simple review to extend the benefit if it is still needed.
