If you need help due to an illness, disability or mental health condition you may qualify for extra financial support
The latest statistics from the Department for Work and Pensions show that in December 2022 there were 5.8 million people across Scotland, England and Wales, receiving financial support through Universal Credit, a benefit intended to help those out of work or on a low income with daily living costs.
You don’t need to have worked or paid National Insurance to qualify for PIP. It isn’t means-tested either, so it doesn’t matter what your income is, how much you have in savings, or whether you're currently employed. Top Money Stories Today Conditions supported through PIP These are the main disability categories, the umbrella term by which a total of 547 other conditions fall under.
If you’re in Scotland, find out more about Adult Disability Payment, the devolved benefit replacing new claims for PIP, here. How you are assessed You will be assessed by an independent healthcare professional to help the DWP determine the level of financial support, if any, you need. If you have difficulty filling in your form or understanding the questions, contact your local council and ask for help or Citizens Advice Scotland.
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