The latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has revealed that in April there were 2.7 million people across the UK who claim additional support through Personal Independence Payments (PIP). PIP claimants receive between £94.80 and £608.60 every four weeks from the DWP.
PIP is designed to help people with the extra costs of daily living or getting around outside the home as a result of a long-term illness, including arthritis, mental health condition or physical or learning disability.
However, many people are put off from claiming this essential benefit as they wrongly assume they are not eligible or have been told negative stories about the application process.
There are online guides that can help breakdown the terminology used by the DWP, explain the elements involved in making a claim, the different rates, and how the application is scored, which will determine the level of award a person can receive, which can be used to implement a range of solutions, such as mobility bathrooms.
PIP is made up of two components, a daily living component and a mobility component. Each component has two payment rates – a standard rate and an enhanced rate.
Claimants who are assessed as having:
- ‘Limited ability to carry out daily living activities’ (minimum score 8 points) are paid the standard rate of the daily living component of £60.00
- ‘Severely limited ability to carry out daily living activities’ (minimum score 12 points) are paid the enhanced rate of the daily living component of £89.60
- ‘Limited ability to carry out mobility activities’ (minimum score 8 points) are paid the standard rate of the mobility component of £23.70
- ‘Severely limited ability to carry out mobility activities’ (minimum score 12 points) are paid the enhanced rate of the mobility component of £62.55
Additional payment
If you qualify for PIP, you will also receive a Christmas bonus which is £10 each year – this is paid automatically and it does not affect any other benefits which you may be receiving.
If you’re working from home and need to update your mobility bathroom for extra accessibility, visit our site today, or if you are interested in finding out more information call us on 01491 411041 or visit our website.
20 July,2021
