By the end of January, more than 1.3 million people in Britain were claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP) for psychiatric disorders.
This includes conditions such as anxiety and mood disorders, stress reactions, and depressive disorders.
PIP provides additional financial support for adults with a disability, long-term illness or physical or mental health condition who require help with daily tasks or mobility.
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How much is the PIP?
A successful PIP claim is now worth between £28.70 and £184.30 per week. The benefit is paid every four weeks, which equates to between £114.80 and £737.20 per payment period.
Who might be eligible for PIP?
To be eligible for PIP, you must have a health condition or disability where:
- You have had difficulty with daily life or getting around (or both) for three months.
- These difficulties are expected to continue for at least nine months.
- Typically, you must have lived in the UK for at least two of the last three years and be in the country when you apply. If you receive or need help with any of the following because of your condition, you should consider applying for PIP:
- preparing, cooking or eating food
- manage your medication
- washing, bathing or using the toilet
- dressing and undressing
- get involved and communicate with other people
- Read and understand written information
- making decisions about money
- plan a trip or follow a route
- Moving around
There are different rules if you are terminally ill; You will find them on the GOV.UK website here.
How is PIP paid?
PIP is usually paid every four weeks, unless you are terminally ill, in which case it is paid weekly. It is paid directly into your bank, building society or credit union account.
What is the PIP payment rate?
An assessment must be carried out to determine the level of financial support you will receive and your fee will be reviewed periodically to ensure you are receiving appropriate support.
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PIP is made up of two components:
Whether you receive one or both of these benefits and how much you receive will depend on the severity of your condition. You will be paid the following amounts per week depending on your circumstances:
Daily life
Standard rate: £72.65
Improved rate: £108.55
Mobility
Standard rate: £28.70
Improved rate: £75.75
How to claim PIP?
Make a new claim by contacting the DWP; You will find all the information you need to apply in the GOV.UK website here.
Will need:
- your contact details
- your date of birth
- Your national insurance number – found on tax, pension and benefit letters.
- Your bank or credit union account number and sort code
- The name, address and telephone number of your doctor or health care professional.
- dates and addresses of any time spent abroad, in a nursing home or hospital
The number of people claiming PIP for a psychiatric disorder has seen an increase of more than 462,000 between February 2020 and January 2024.
