The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has released new figures showing that over 3.6 million adults across Great Britain are currently claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP).
PIP aims to assist individuals with a disability, long-term illness or physical or mental health condition with additional daily living or mobility expenses.
A successful claim for PIP can range from £28.70 to £184.30 per week, but is paid every four weeks, equating to between £114.80 and £737.
The significant discrepancy in payments is due to the various combinations of the daily living and mobility component rates that a claimant could receive.
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