More than 5,200 people in Scotland, England and Wales are receiving extra financial support for Covid.
Coronavirus is starting to dominate headlines again as two new strains of the respiratory infection have been identified in the UK. Health experts have warned that cases are rising with new figures showing that the number of people with the virus across the UK had reached 10.8 per 100,000, for the week running up to August 14.
A successful claim for PIP or ADP is worth between £26.90 and £172.75 each week in additional financial support and as the benefit is paid every four weeks, this amounts to between £107.60 and £691.00 every payment period. PIP claims for Covid - April 2023 Even though new claims for PIP have been replaced in Scotland by ADP, it will follow the same eligibility criteria, but take a more ‘people-centric’ approach, according to Social Security Scotland - find out more about claiming on MyGov.Scot here.
Who is eligible for PIP or ADP? To be eligible for PIP or ADP, you must have a health condition or disability where you: How are PIP and ADP paid? PIP and ADP are usually paid every four weeks unless you are terminally ill, in which case it is paid weekly. It will be paid directly into your bank, building society or credit union account. ADP is paid at the same rates as PIP.
Face-to-face consultations for health-related benefits are offered alongside video calls, telephone and paper-based assessments - it's important to be aware that there is no choice here, it's up to the health professional and DWP.
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