DWP PIP worth up to £691 each month available for people with mental health conditions

People with a mental health condition may be eligible for Personal Independence Payment (PIP). New figures revealed more than 3.2 million people across the UK were claiming the benefit from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP).

Hundreds of long-term health conditions are being supported through PIP or ADP, but the list is not definitive. The figures indicate an increase in the number of people claiming for Psychiatric Disorder, the Daily Record reports.

Those of a working age with a mental health condition may not be aware that they could be eligible for financial support through PIP or ADP. With that being said, you can find everything you need to know down below:

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PIP and ADP – a quick guide

PIP is a benefit which is gradually replacing DLA. If you need extra help because of an illness, disability or mental health condition you could be eligible for PIP. You will be assessed by a health professional to work out the level of help you can get and your rate will be reviewed to make sure you are getting the right support.

Who is eligible for PIP or ADP?

To be eligible for PIP or ADP, you must have a health condition or disability where you:

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 ADP.

• preparing, cooking or eating food
• managing your medication
• washing, bathing or using the toilet
• dressing and undressing
• engaging and communicating with other people
• reading and understanding written information
• making decisions about money
• planning a journey or following a route
• moving around

There are different rules if you are terminally ill, you will find these on the GOV.UK website here.

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.

PIP and ADP payment rates 2023/24

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.

PIP is made up of two components:

Whether you get one or both of these and how much depends on how severely your condition affects you.

The 2023/24 payment rates are:

Daily living

• Standard rate: £68.10

• Enhanced rate: £101.75

Mobility

• Standard rate: £26.90

• Enhanced rate: £71.00

How you are assessed

You will be assessed by an independent healthcare professional to help the DWP determine the level of financial support, if any, you need, for 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.

Adult Disability Payment assessments will not involve face-to-face assessments, unless this is preferred by the claimant.

How do you make a claim for PIP?

You can make a new claim by contacting the DWP, you will find all the information you need to apply on the GOV.UK website here.

Before you call, you will need:

• your contact details

• your date of birth

• your National Insurance number – this is on letters about tax, pensions and benefits

• your bank or building society account number and sort code

• your doctor or health worker’s name, address and telephone number

• dates and addresses for any time you’ve spent abroad, in a care home or hospital

For more information about PIP, visit GOV.UK here.

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