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If you live in the UK and are disabled or have a long term physical/mental health condition, then you can apply for Personal Independence Payment (PIP). A PIP allowance is a form of government support that gives you extra money to help with the costs of everyday life. It was brought in as a replacement for the Disability Living Allowance for all UK adults.
The amount of Personal Independence Payment you’ll receive doesn’t depend on the condition itself, but on how your disability or condition affects you in your day-to-day life.
Ultimately, it’s down to the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP), who bases the amount you’ll get on your application. They’ll also determine how long you’ll receive PIP by working out the likelihood of your condition changing. Your decision letter will tell you how you’ll be awarded and for how long.
You’ll usually receive PIP for a fixed amount of time, however, sometimes the DWP award it with no end date. If this happens to you, then you should be aware that they’re likely to review it every ten years. If you’re terminally ill, you’ll be awarded PIP for three years.
PIP has two components, which are:
Each of these can be paid at either a standard or enhanced rate:
PIP component | Weekly rate |
Daily living – standard rate | £60.00 |
Daily living – enhanced rate | £89.60 |
Mobility – standard rate | £23.70 |
Mobility – standard rate | £62.55 |
To qualify for a PIP allowance, you must be aged 16 or over and have not reached State Pension age, as well as having lived in England, Scotland or Wales for at least 2 of the last 3 years. You also must have a physical/mental health condition or disability where you:
We recommend contacting a qualified accountant to ensure that your financial accounts are accurate and reported correctly. Contact our team today for advice and support with your accounts today!
for comprehensive information and to make an application for Personal Independence Payments, visit the HMRC website.