The latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show there are now 3.5 million adults across Great Britain claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP), including some 218,859 living in Scotland. However, it's important to be aware that Adult Disability Payment (ADP) has replaced all new claims for PIP for people living north of the border.
Both payments are designed to help [people with a disability, long-term illness or physical or mental health condition with extra daily living or mobility costs. A successful claim for PIP or ADP is worth between £28.70 and £184.
30 each week, but is paid every four weeks which equates to between £114.80 and £737. The large discrepancy between the payments is due to the various combinations of the daily living and mobility component rates that a claimant could receive.
Someone could be awarded the highest rate of both and receive the maximum, £737.20 every pay period, or the standard rate of both, £405.40.
However, many people not in receipt of the maximum PIP - or ADP - award, may not be aware that if their condition has changed and they feel they need more support, they might be able to increase monthly payments by as much as £622.40. It’s important to be aware that this calculation is based on someone only currently receiving the standard rate of the mobility component at £28.
70 each week (£114.80 per pay period) who reports a change in their circumstance to the DWP, undergoes a review and is awarded the enh.
