The latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show there are now more than 3.6 million adults across Great Britain claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP), including some 126,296 living in Scotland.
However, it's important to be aware that Adult Disability Payment (ADP) has replaced all new claims for PIP for people living north of the border.
Both payments are designed to help [people with a disability, long-term illness or physical or mental health condition with extra daily living or mobility costs.
A successful claim for PIP or ADP is worth between £28.70 and £184.30 each week, but is paid every four weeks which equates to between £114.80 and £737.
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