PIP and ADP rates will increase from April 8, providing additional financial support for eligible individuals with long-term illnesses, disabilities, or health conditions.
Personal Independence Payment ( PIP ) is a benefit for people over 16 and under State Pension age who need additional help with daily living tasks or getting around as a result of a long-term illness, disability or mental or physical health condition . The benefit has been replaced in Scotland by Adult Disability Payment ( ADP ) for new claimants and follows similar eligibility guidelines as PIP . A successful claim for PIP or ADP currently gives people between £26.90 and £172.
75 each week in additional financial support, however, payments will rise to between £28.70 and £184.30 from April 8. Both payments are provided at the same rates despite the difference in name and delivering welfare body to prevent a two-tier benefits syste
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