Supporting documents could help you receive between £97.80 and £627.60 every four weeks
The latest statistics from the Department for Work and Pensions show that by the end of October, there were more than three million people across the UK claiming Personal Independence Payment . The regional breakdown includes nearly 330,000 claimants living in Scotland, 2.6 million in England and 226,000 in Wales.
Many people may be put off claiming PIP or ADP as they do not think their condition will qualify, but it’s essential to understand that it is how the condition affects you in your day-to-day life that determines the level of financial support you are awarded. It's useful to include evidence from health professionals as it can give the DWP a clearer picture of how your condition affects you and give you a better chance of being properly assessed by someone who knows nothing about you or your situation.
Top Money Stories Today What to include in your daily diary Once you have completed your diary, you could turn this into a PIP personal statement, which may be easier to read than a journal.You could also ask a family member, friend or carer to write a supporting statement. Medical professionals can explain what your condition is, your treatment and how the condition affects your everyday life.
It is essential that any supporting evidence provided has information about the difficulties your condition causes you, and how you meet the criteria for PIP.The healthcare professional needs to understand that you will be assessed on how you are most of the time, and for you to be considered able to do an activity you need to be able to carry it out:
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