Mental health sufferers could bag up to £737 a month in support! The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that those living with certain psychiatric conditions can claim hefty help through the Personal Independence Payment (PIP).
What is PIP and Who’s Getting It?
PIP offers a financial lifeline to adults struggling with disabilities or long-term physical and mental health problems. By January’s end, more than 1.3 million Brits were already claiming PIP for psychiatric disorders like anxiety, depression, stress reactions, and mood disorders.
How Much Can You Get?
If your claim is successful, you can receive between £28.70 and £184.30 per week. Paid every four weeks, that adds up to a chunky £114.80 to £737.20 per payment period.
Are You Eligible?
To qualify, you must:
- Have a health condition or disability causing daily living or mobility issues for at least three months.
- Expect these difficulties to last at least nine months.
- Usually have lived in the UK for two of the last three years and be present when applying.
If you need help with day-to-day tasks such as cooking, managing medication, dressing, communicating, or moving around, you may be entitled to PIP.
How PIP is Paid and Assessment Rates
PIP is normally paid every four weeks directly into your bank, building society, or credit union account. Terminally ill applicants receive weekly payments.
The benefit splits into two parts:
- Daily Living: £72.65 (standard) or £108.55 (enhanced) per week.
- Mobility: £28.70 (standard) or £75.75 (enhanced) per week.
Your PIP rate depends on a personal assessment and rates are regularly reviewed.
How to Claim PIP
New claims start with the DWP. You’ll need:
- Your contact info and date of birth.
- National Insurance number.
- Bank or building society details.
- Your doctor or health worker’s contact info.
- Details of any stays abroad, in hospital or care homes.
Since February 2020, claims for psychiatric disorders have soared by over 462,000.
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