The latest DWP statistics show there are more than 3.5 million PIP claimants across Great Britain
The Department for Work and Pensions has released new figures showing that over 3.5 million people across Great Britain are now claiming Personal Independence Payment . However, these record-breaking statistics do not account for those in Scotland who have transitioned from PIP to Adult Disability Payment .
PIP or ADP supports more than 500 health conditions, although the list is not exhaustive and includes an 'unknown' category. Here are the five most frequently recorded PIP health conditions as of the end of April, 2024:This encompasses mixed anxiety, stress, depressive and mood disorders, OCD and cognitive disorders.This includes muscle or joint pain and arthritic conditions.
Here's an overview of PIP and ADP. Although new claims for PIP have been replaced in Scotland by ADP, most of the same eligibility criteria apply. Full guidance on ADP can be found on the MYGOV. SCOT website.To be eligible for PIP or ADP, you must have a health condition or disability where you:- expect these difficulties to continue for at least 9 months.
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