PIP and ADP are providing financial support for 3.5 million people across Great Britain.
The latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions show there are now 3.5 million people over the age of 16 claiming Personal Independence Payments across Great Britain, including 218,859 living in Scotland. However, the record-breaking statistics do not include people in Scotland who have moved from PIP to Adult Disability Payment .
More than 540 health conditions are being supported by PIP or ADP, but the list is not definitive and contains an 'unknown' category. The statistics also show an increase in the number of people claiming for Psychiatric Disorders, which includes a wide number of conditions including anxiety, stress, depression and learning disorders.
Top Money Stories Today Disabling conditions recorded by DWP These are the main disability categories, the umbrella term by which a total of 547 other conditions fall under. This list is only an overview of conditions, disorders and diseases and how the DWP lists the main disabilities being claimed for.
You usually need to have lived in the UK for at least two of the last three years and be in the country when you apply. What are the 2024/25 PIP and ADP payment rates? You will need an assessment to work out the level of financial help you will receive and your rate will be regularly reviewed to make sure you are getting the right support. Payments are made every four weeks.Whether you get one or both of these and how much depends on how severely your condition affects you.Mobility
Adult Disability Payment assessments will not involve face-to-face assessments, unless this is preferred by the claimant - find out more about the changes here.
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