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The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has estimated that millions of people with certain health conditions could be receiving hundreds of pounds a month.
According to statistics from the department, 3.2 million people with disabilities are currently claiming personal independence payments (PIP) as of January 2023. The benefit is handed out to those living with long-term illness, physical or mental health conditions, or learning disabilities, Wales Online reports.
The benefit is paid out every four weeks and recently increased in line with inflation by 10.1 per cent. Here's a breakdown of the current rates for PIP:
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The DWP compiles more than 500 conditions into broad categories. The following acts as an overview of conditions, disorders, and diseases which the DWP lists as the main disabilities being claimed for:
Before being paid, claimants will be assessed by an independent healthcare professional who can determine which level of financial support someone needs from the DWP. This include face-to-face consultations as well as video calls, phone calls, and paper-based assessments.
Ultimately, it is up to the health professional and the DWP to decide what an individual will receive, if any.
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