The number of people over 16 and under State Pension age in Scotland receiving regular financial support through Personal Independence Payments (PIP) has reached an all-time high of 313,620, according to the latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
Statistics released this week show that by the end of April, there are nearly 3 million people (2,969,392) across the UK receiving payments of between £24.45 and £156.90 each week, as the benefit is paid every four weeks, this amounts to between £97.80 and £627.60 every pay period.
The Scottish figures show an increase of 8,341 successful claimants are now receiving either the daily living or mobility component, or a combination of both.
