In the UK, anyone living with certain disabilities or health conditions are entitled to support from the government. This type of benefit is known as the Personal Independent Payment (PIP) and it is given to those eligible every four weeks.
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As stated by GOV.UK, those who can receive PIP are usually living with a 'long-term physical or mental health condition or disability'. Moreover, people who have difficulty doing daily tasks because of their health condition can also apply.
This is regardless of the fact if you're working, already have some savings, and are receiving other benefits, like the Universal Credit.
Understanding Personal Independent Payment
There are two parts to the PIP that indicates how much you will be entitled to, and it all depends on your specific case.
The first is a 'daily living part', which means you can receive a certain amount if you need help with daily tasks. The second is a 'mobility part', which will give you financial support if you need help with getting around—whether that is going to your job, the groceries, your doctor's appointment, etc.
Moreover, there is also a standard and enhanced weekly rate for each part of the PIP. The rate that you get is directly linked to how many points you score on for your daily living and mobility needs. This is determined by a test that applicants must take.
If for example, you live with a terminal illness, you automatically get the enhanced weekly rate.
PIP to be raised in 2024
Next year the rates are set to be increased as the government is obliged to do so due to inflation. This will be happening in April 2024.
As reported by Express, the PIP will rise by 6.7% in April. This means that if you have enhanced weekly payments and are receiving both the daily living and mobility parts, you could see an increase of £46.20 a month.
Here are what the weekly rates will look like after the raise:
Daily living
- Lower rate: £68.10 rising to £72.65
- Higher rate: £101.75 rising to £108.55
Mobility
- Lower rate: £26.90 rising to £28.70
- Higher rate: £71 rising to £75.75
For more information on PIP, head to GOV.UK.
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Sources used:
Express: PIP to increase by up to £46 a month next year - how much are your payments increasing?
Turn2us: Personal Independence Payment - PIP - How much Personal Independence Payment (PIP) will I get?
The Mirror: How much is PIP rising by next year? DWP payment rates for 2024 explained
GOV.UK: Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
