If you are struggling with a health condition that makes it difficult to work, then you could be eligible for an extra £156 a week. Certain conditions or disabilities could mean you qualify for the additional cash through the Government's Personal Independence Payment (PIP).
PIP is administered by the Department for Work and Pensions and is available to those who have specific health conditions or disabilities. While people are often put off claiming PIP as they don’t think their condition will qualify, there are actually 19 conditions, disorders and diseases which claimants are currently receiving monthly support payments for and if a claimant were to receive the largest possible amount available, they could get over £156 a week.
The DWP has recently raised the payment rates for various benefit payments, including the state pension and its disability payments, reported the Express. Among the disability payments which were affected were PIP, Attendance Allowance, Employment and Support Allowance, and Child Disability Living Allowance.
