Conditions including severe asthma are being supported by the DWP through PIP.
The latest statistics from the Department for Work and Pensions show that, by the end of October 2022, there were more than three million people across Great Britain claiming Personal Independence Payment . The regional breakdown includes nearly 330,000 claimants living in Scotland, 2.6million in England and 226,000 in Wales.
The new data also revealed that there are now more than 135,530 people receiving support for 24 types of respiratory conditions including Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease , asthma, Cystic Fibrosis, chronic bronchitis, emphysema and pneumonia. Top Money Stories Today Even though PIP is being replaced in Scotland by the Adult Disability Payment, it follows the same eligibility criteria. Below is a simplified guide to the terminology used by the DWP with an explanation of the elements involved in a PIP claim including components, rates and how the application is scored, which in turn, determines the level of award a person receives.
The most recent data shows that 28,029 older people across Great Britain are getting financial support of either £61.85 or £92.40 each week from the DWP, depending on the level of support needed during the day or night. This includes 2,456 living in Scotland. 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. In addition to what we have outlined above if you get or need help with any of the following because of your condition, you should consider applying for PIP - or Adult Disability Payment, depending on where you live.
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