PIP claimants could get almost £10,000 a year
The Department for Work and Pensions is set to issue an increase for all components of Personal Independence Payment from April.
PIP is provided to those who have either a health condition or disability that affected their day-to-day life. As the benefit is paid weekly, some people could get as much as £184.30 a week when the new rates kick in from April.Overall, this would equate to £798.53 a month or £9,582.60 a year. According to the DWP, PIP is not just based on someone's health condition and entitlement will vary depending on how much your daily life or ability is affected.
A health professional will assess any claimants who sends in an application to determine the level of help they require. The rate is also regularly reviewed in order to ensure the claimants continues to receive the correct amount of support.
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