The latest statistics from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that by the end of January 2023, there were more than 3.25 million people across Great Britain claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP), including 319,336 living in Scotland. The figures also show nearly half a million people of State Pension age are in receipt of PIP.
Across the nation, some 486,940 older people are getting support through the disability payment, including 52,676 in Scotland. Following the annual uprating, PIP - and its Scottish counterpart, Adult Disability Payment (ADP) - now provides support worth between £26.90 and £172.75 each week and, as the benefit is paid every four weeks, this amounts to between £107.60 and £691.00 every scheduled payment period.
The New State Pension is now worth up to £203.85 each week and the Old Basic State Pension up to £156.20 - how much you are paid depends on the amount of National Insurance contributions made. Th bumper 10.1 per cent increase this year could see older people in receipt of the full New State Pension and maximum award for PIP or ADP receive up to £1,506.40 every four weeks - an increase of £138.20 on 2022/23 rates.
