The latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that the number of people claiming financial support for a disability, long-term illness or mental or physical health condition through Personal Independence Payment (PIP) has reached its highest level since the benefit launched in 2013. Some 3.25million people across Great Britain are claiming PIP, including over 319,000 living in Scotland.
Adult Disability Payment (ADP) has now replaced new claims for PIP in Scotland, however, both benefits follow similar guidelines and award the same payment rates. A successful claim for PIP or ADP is 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 payment period.
People who have never claimed a disability benefit because they believe they will not qualify, can do an online mock PIP self-tes t which could indicate what level of award, if any, they could be entitled to through PIP or ADP.
