You may be eligible for Personal Independence Payment if you have additional needs due to a mental health condition. Statistics released in January 2023, show that across the UK more than 3.2 million people are claiming the benefit from the Department for Work and Pensions.
Of these claimants 37 per cent are claiming the payment for a 'Psychiatric Disorder', which amounts to around 1.2 million people. This umbrella term is used by the DWP as the main category of disabling condition recorded at the time of application, which also includes subcategories and specific health conditions.
Hundreds of long-term health conditions are supported through PIP or the Adult Disability payment, which can amount to £619 each month. However, the list of conditions is not definitive and contains an 'unknown' category reports Lancashire Live.
