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06.10.2022 - 07:01 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit for people aged over 16 and under State Pension age with a disability, long-term illness or mental health condition who need help completing daily tasks inside their home or getting around.
The latest statistics from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show there are now more than three million people in the UK, including some 322,387 living in Scotland, receiving financial support of between £24.45 and £156.90 each week through PIP - the benefit is paid every four weeks so this amounts to between £97.80 and £627.60 every payment period.
How much PIP you will be paid depends on how difficult it is for you to carry out certain everyday tasks including preparing and eating food, washing and getting dressed, basic toilet needs and moving around. A PIP award can be indefinite, but is usually for a fixed period of time. The length of which depends on an assessment of how likely it is that your daily living and mobility needs may change over time.
Last month, the DWP recently confirmed that it will automatically extend existing PIP awards awaiting review from the current three months by up to 12 months. It also said it will do this 35 days before the award is due to end and notify claimants by text message.
A DWP spokesperson told the Daily Record: “The longer extension provides greater certainty for claimants and in particular, helps with continuing to access other support, for example a Blue Badge.
“At present, awards awaiting review have a three month extension, repeated as needed, 28 days before their end date and people can request a letter confirming this and stating their continuing entitlement.”
The DWP will also be sending out letters from October 31 to confirm
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