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 also in receipt of PIP.
Across the nation, some 486,940 older people are getting support through the disability payment, including 52,676 in Scotland. From April 10, PIP - and its Scottish counterpart, Adult Disability Payment - will provide 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 has also increased by 10.1 per cent and is now worth up to £203.85 each week and the Old Basic State Pension up to £156.20. The annual uprating will see older people in receipt of the full New State Pension and maximum award for PIP receive up to £1,506.40 every four weeks - an increase of £138.20 on 2022/23 rates.
