Figures from the Department for Works and Pensions (DWP) showed that, in August last year, 5.6 million people across the UK were receiving financial support through Universal Credit.
While many claim the benefit whilst trying to find a job, better paid employment or a second income, many may be unaware that Personal Independence Payment (PIP) supports 547 health conditions. If you have been living with a physical or mental health condition, long-term illness or a disability, you may be able to claim PIP - or Adult Disability Payment if you're a new claimant in Scotland - on top of any other benefit without being penalised.
PIP is a benefit for those over 16 and under State Pension age and the latest DWP figures show that there are now more than three million people across the UK claiming PIP, with 329,334 living in Scotland. Successful IP claimants receive financial support of between £24.45 and £156.90 each week and as the benefit is paid every four weeks, this amounts to between £97.80 and £627.60 every payment period.
