New figures released by the DWP showed that 42 per cent of all PIP claimants have an award for over five years
New figures have revealed that 42 per cent of all 3.5 million Personal Independence Payment claimants have an award of five years or longer. The fascinating new data was released by the Department for Work and Pensions .
For people thinking about making a new claim for PIP, or Adult Disability Payment in Scotland, it’s important to be aware that awards can be given for between nine months and up to 10 years, however, DWP data only records awards given up to ‘five years or longer’. Some claimants will be given a limited term award for a fixed period of up to two years - DWP says these awards will not be reviewed. Limited awards with no review date are given where the claimant’s health condition may be reasonably expected to improve.The DWP guidance states: “These claimants would not usually be expected to have a face-to-face assessment at review.”
The conditions listed below have the highest percentage rate of five-year or longer awards given to claimants by the end of January 2024. 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. PIP and ADP payment rates 2024/25 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
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