The latest statistics from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that on January 31, 2022 there were nearly 2.9 million people across the UK claiming support through Personal Independence Payments (PIP), with just over one in three claimants (35%) receiving the highest level of award.
Of that total, 305,279 people living in Scotland are now receiving financial support each week, an increase of 8,088 from the previous figure of 297,213 in October, 2021.
Additional data shared by Minister for Disabled People Chloe Smith, in a written response to a parliamentary question, also indicates that more PIP assessments are being conducted over the phone (77%) or on paper (16%) using the evidence submitted by the claimant.
