People with various neurological conditions could qualify for Personal Independence Payments (PIP). Claimants are entitled to the extra help if they have a long-term physical or mental health condition or disability.
PIP helps with living costs, offering a cash boost for increased expenses. More than three million people with medical conditions across the UK are claiming extra cash from the government.
Those with long-term physical or mental health conditions, or a disability could be entitled to the extra help. You also have to show you have difficulty doing certain everyday tasks or getting around because of your condition, BirminghamLive reports. Try MEN Premium for FREE by clicking here for no ads, fun puzzles and brilliant new features. According to figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), there are 3.3million people across the UK claiming PIP.
Almost 416,500 of those people are receiving support for a string of neurological conditions. A successful claim for PIP is worth between £26.90 and £172.75 each week, Daily Record reports.
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