Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit for people aged over 16 and under State Pension age who need extra help to cover the costs of daily living tasks or getting around outside the home as a result of a physical or learning disability, long-term illness or mental health condition.
At the moment, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) could give you between £23.70 and £152.15 per week to help with these additional costs, usually paid into your account every four weeks.
However, the UK Government has announced an increase of 3.1% to benefits, including PIP, from next April. This means someone receiving the highest rates for both the Daily Living and Mobility components will see their monthly payment rise from £608.60 to
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