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North Wales Live
14 hours ago
- Health
- North Wales Live
DWP lists four groups of people most likely to retain PIP payment of £749
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has recently confirmed alterations to the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) from November 2026, affecting both new and existing claimants. Current claimants will only be affected by these changes at their next review, post the November implementation date. Recent figures revealed that over 1.5 million (41%) of all 3.7 million PIP claimants have received an award for five years or longer. As of the end of January, approximately 1,501,215 individuals in England, Wales, and overseas, are receiving ongoing awards for disabilities, long-term illnesses, or physical or mental health conditions. Over 58% of individuals claiming PIP for a visual disease receive a monthly award of up to £749 for five years or more. Over half of all claimants with general musculoskeletal conditions (50.8%), such as arthritis, muscle or joint pain, have been granted a longer award, along with 49.5% of people with a neurological condition like epilepsy, multiple sclerosis and muscular dystrophy. Those considering a new application for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) should note that awards can range from nine months to 10 years. The Department for Work and Pensions data indicates that some awards last 'five years or longer', according to the Daily Record. The latest PIP Handbook outlines that decision makers will assess Personal Independence Payment (PIP) awards considering the impact of a claimant's health condition or disability on their everyday life and autonomy. The handbook clarifies: "The length of award will be based upon each claimant's individual circumstances." Claimants should be aware that, as per DWP guidelines, most will face regular reviews of their PIP award "regardless of the length of the award" to ensure they receive the appropriate level of support. While some individuals might secure fixed-term awards for up to two years without subsequent reviews – typically in cases where an improvement in health is foreseeable – others may be granted ongoing awards with 'light touch' reviews. These 'light touch' reviews are designated for claimants who meet specific criteria, with the DWP stating: "These claimants would not usually be expected to have a face-to-face assessment at review." A 'light touch' review generally applies to those who have: very stable needs which are unlikely to change over time high level needs which will either stay the same or get worse a planned award review date due on or at State Pension age a special rules for end of life claim due when of State Pension age Current PIP and Adult Disability Payment (ADP) rates span from £29.20 to £187.45 weekly, which translates to between £116.80 and £749.80 every four weeks. Annually, recipients of the top-tier awards could see up to an extra £9,747. It is important to remember that the upper limit of £749.80 is predicated on someone receiving the highest possible amounts for both the daily living and mobility components of the benefit. It's crucial to note that people with various health conditions can receive PIP for five years or more, depending on how their condition affects them. The following conditions have the highest percentage of claimants receiving awards for five years or longer, as of January 2025's end: Visual disease 58,685 34,692 General Musculoskeletal disease 682,391 341,434 50.8% Neurological disease 468,113 230,412 Respiratory disease 138,376 64,835 Autoimmune disease (connective tissue disorders) 19,542 8,697 Regional Musculoskeletal disease 426,038 185,916 44.6% Total number of PIP claimants 3,694,536 1,501,215 41% Who could be eligible for PIP or ADP? To be eligible for PIP or ADP, you must have a health condition or disability where you: have had difficulties with daily living or getting around (or both) for 3 months expect these difficulties to continue for at least 9 months If you've been having difficulties with daily living or mobility (or both) for three months and expect these challenges to continue for at least nine months, you might qualify for help. Usually, you need to have lived in the UK for at least two of the past three years and be in the country when you apply. In addition, if your condition necessitates or results in needing assistance with any of the following, you should consider applying for PIP or ADP: eating, drinking or preparing food washing, bathing, using the toilet, managing incontinence dressing and undressing talking, listening, reading and understanding managing your medicines or treatments making decisions about money mixing with other people working out a route and following it physically moving around leaving your home Different rules apply if you are terminally ill, which can be found on the website. The DWP will evaluate how you cope with daily living and mobility tasks. They will assess each task based on specific criteria. How are PIP and ADP paid out? PIP and ADP are typically paid every four weeks, unless you're terminally ill, in which case payments are made weekly. Payments are directly transferred into your bank, building society, or credit union account. ADP is paid at the same rates as PIP. An assessment is required to determine the level of financial assistance you'll receive, and your rate will be regularly reviewed to ensure you're receiving the appropriate support. Payments are made every four weeks. PIP consists of two components: Daily living Mobility The component(s) you receive and the amount depends on how severely your condition affects you. You will be paid the following amounts per week depending on your circumstances: Daily living Standard: £73.90 Enhanced: £110.40 Mobility Standard: £29.20 Enhanced: £77.05 How you are assessed An independent healthcare professional will assess you to help the DWP determine the level of financial support, if any, you need for PIP. Face-to-face consultations for health-related benefits are offered alongside video calls, telephone and paper-based assessments - it's important to note that the health professional and DWP decide which type of assessment is best suited for each claimant. You can find out more about DWP PIP assessments here. How do you make a claim for PIP? You can initiate a new claim by reaching out to the DWP, all the necessary information for application is available on the website.
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Mirror
New DWP PIP eligibility rules to spare nearly 700,000 claimants
DWP is set to introduce new changes to eligibility and assessments for PIP next year The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is gearing up to roll out significant changes to the eligibility criteria and assessments for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) starting from November 2026, which will affect both new and current claimants. However, Minister for Social Security and Disability Sir Stephen Timms has assured that people of State Pension age will remain untouched by these upcoming reforms. Recent statistics released by the DWP reveal that as of the end of January, approximately 690,186 people aged between 65 and 79 were in receipt of PIP, with 2,492 of them residing in Scotland. These recipients are set to transition to Adult Disability Payment (ADP) under the Social Security Scotland system this Spring, reports the Daily Record. Sir Stephen provided this assurance in a written reply to Labour MP Paula Barker's enquiry regarding the potential repercussions of the proposed PIP reforms on pensioners. In his statement, Sir Stephen said: "Our intention is that the new eligibility requirement in Personal Independence Payment (PIP) in which people must score a minimum of four points in one daily living activity to be eligible for the daily living component, will apply to new claims and award reviews from November 2026, subject to parliamentary approval. "In keeping with existing policy, people of State Pension Age are not routinely fully reviewed and will not be affected by the proposed changes." He noted that "information on the impacts of the Pathways to Work Green Paper will be published in due course" and highlighted some details were shared with the Spring Statement in March. Sir Stephen continued: "A further programme of analysis to support development of the proposals in the Green Paper will be developed and undertaken in the coming months." Responding separately to Independent MP Apsana Begum, Sir Stephen confirmed no changes are forthcoming for people facing end-of-life applying through PIP's fast-track service. He told the Poplar and Limehouse MP: "We recognise that people nearing the end of their life are some of the most vulnerable people in society and need fast track and unqualified support at this difficult time. "People who claim, or are in receipt of, Personal Independence Payment (PIP), and are nearing the end of their life with 12 months or less to live, will continue to be able to access the enhanced rate of the daily living component of PIP."= "We will also maintain the existing fast-track route under the Special Rules for End of Life and where claims are currently being cleared in two working days. This fast-track route will not be impacted by the new eligibility requirement for PIP." Currently, 3.7 million people across Great Britain are claiming for PIP, but the UK Government anticipates this figure to rise to 4 million by the end of the decade. To ensure the benefit's sustainability for future generations, a series of new measures have been proposed. The proposed package of reforms aims to overhaul the welfare system and includes: Ending reassessments for disabled people who will never be able to work and people with lifelong conditions to ensure they can live with dignity and security. Scrapping the Work Capability Assessment to end the process that drives people into dependency, delivering on the UK Government's manifesto commitment to reform or replace it. Providing improved employment support backed by £1 billion, including new tailored support conversations for people on health and disability benefits to break down barriers and unlock work. Legislation to protect those on health and disability benefits from reassessment or losing their payments if they take a chance on work. In order to ensure that the welfare system remains accessible for those with the greatest needs now and in the future, the UK Government has made decisions to enhance its sustainability and protect those who need it most. These include: Reintroducing reassessments for people on incapacity benefits who have the capability to work to ensure they have the right support and are not written off. Targeting PIP for those with higher needs by changing the eligibility requirement to a minimum score of four on at least one of the daily living activities to receive the daily living element of the benefit, in addition to the existing eligibility criteria. Rebalancing payment levels in Universal Credit to improve the Standard Allowance. Consulting on delaying access to the health element of Universal Credit until someone is aged 22 and reinvesting savings into work support and training opportunities through the Youth Guarantee. Alongside the publication of the Green Paper, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has also launched an online consultation on the new proposals. The consultation is open to everyone and will run until 30 June 2025 - full details can be found on
Daily Record
3 days ago
- Business
- Daily Record
New Motability Scheme payment warning to people on PIP, ADP or other disability benefits
The latest figures from the charity behind the life-changing Motability Scheme show there are now 815,000 customers across the UK, including around 80,000 living in Scotland. The Motability Scheme, or Accessible Vehicles and Equipment Scheme as it is now known for those in Scotland on Adult Disability Payment (ADP) or Child Disability Payment (CDP), offers an affordable way for disabled people to get around outside more easily. However, the charity is urging all new and existing users not to fall for callous crooks trying to con them out of money by contacting them by phone, email or text message, asking for bank details or payments for their leased vehicle, scooter, or electric powered wheelchair. The Motability Scheme said: 'We will never ask for your bank details for refunds or payments over the phone. If you're in doubt, hang up and contact us directly on 0300 456 4566.' It's important for all disability benefit claimants to remember that monthly payments to the Motability Scheme for your leased product are paid directly from your benefit issued by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) or Social Security Scotland to the Motability Scheme - you never need to pay it separately, or directly to the charity. To help all users stay safe, the charity has shared some key things to remember when anyone contacts you saying that they are from the Motability Scheme. Making a payment to the Scheme Motability explained: 'If you're expecting a payment from us we will not call you to confirm your bank or payment details over the phone. If someone calls you asking for this information, do not give it to them. 'If we send you a payment by mistake, we might contact you to let you know the cheque has been stopped and to destroy it.' Making a payment to your dealer Motability said: 'Your dealer might call you to ask for payment towards your Advance Payment or extras you added. 'If you're not sure about the call, hang up and call your dealer directly to check before you share any details.' How to spot a phone, email or text scam These are the three most common types of scam, which can catch even the savviest of people out. Motability is urging everyone to familiarise themselves with practices criminals can use to trust and access your personal and financial information. Email - phishing scam These are designed to steal your identity by 'phishing' for information. They usually look like they're from a real company and ask you to click on a link. Watch out for spelling mistakes, bad grammar and different fonts to spot these. Text message - smishing scam These scams usually ask you to give personal information such as a password or account number. Some will claim to have noticed unusual activity in your bank account and others can be fake delivery tracking links. These usually come from unknown numbers. Phone calls - vishing scam A scammer will call you pretending to be from a trusted company. They might say you've been a victim of fraud and ask for personal details such as your password or account number - you should never give this information to someone over the phone. Motability added: 'Knowing about scams and what they look like is a good first step to keep safe from them. These ten tips will help you feel more prepared in spotting and avoiding scams.' A full guide to spotting scams can be found on the Motability Scheme website here. Below is a quick guide on the Accessible Vehicles and Equipment Scheme and how to swap all or part of your mobility payment to lease a vehicle. How the new scheme works Social Security Scotland guidelines state: 'When you lease a vehicle through the scheme, it will be with our authorised provider, Motability Operations Ltd.' Social Security Scotland will help you pay the lease using all or part of either: the higher rate of the mobility component of Child Disability Payment the enhanced rate of the mobility component of Adult Disability Payment Applying to lease a vehicle for yourself You can apply to lease a vehicle yourself if you meet all of the following: You get the higher rate of the mobility component of Child Disability Payment or the enhanced rate of the mobility component of Adult Disability Payment You are 16 or over You are able to manage your own payments Applying to lease a vehicle on someone's behalf Social Security Scotland also advises that you may be able to apply to lease a vehicle on behalf of someone else. This might be an option if you're either: How to apply To apply to lease a vehicle using the scheme, go to the Motability website where you can: Choose a vehicle Find a dealership When visiting a dealership, you need to present your certificate of entitlement. Social Security Scotland states that you will find this included in your decision award letter. Find out more about Adult Disability Payment and leasing an accessible vehicle on the website here.
Business Mayor
5 days ago
- Health
- Business Mayor
How long do PIP payments last? The six conditions that can get more than five years of support
PIP isn't awarded for a lifetime – claimants will need to reapply (Image: undefined via Getty Images) The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that proposed changes to the Personal Independence Payment (PIP), specifically a change in eligibility rules, will come into effect in November 2026 for both new and existing claimants. Existing claimants will only be affected by this change at their next review, which will take place after the November implementation date. According to recent data, over 1.6 million (44%) of all 3.7 million PIP claimants have been issued with an award lasting five years or longer. As of the end of January, approximately 1,610,698 individuals in England, Wales, Scotland and living abroad have an ongoing award due to a disability, long-term illness, or physical or mental health condition. Over 65 per cent of people claiming PIP for a visual disease have been issued with an award lasting five years or more. More than half of all claimants with general musculoskeletal conditions (50.8%), such as arthritis, muscle or joint pain, have been given a longer award. This is also the case for 49.5 per cent of people with a neurological condition like epilepsy, multiple sclerosis and muscular dystrophy. For those considering making a new claim for PIP, or Adult Disability Payment, it's crucial to note that award lengths vary and can last between nine months and up to 10 years. However, DWP data only records awards given for 'five years or longer'. Some PIP claimants will only need to reapply every few years (Image: undefined via Getty Images) The latest PIP Handbook details how a decision maker determines the awarding of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) based on how the claimant's health condition or disability affects their day-to-day life and their ability to live independently, stating: 'The length of award will be based upon each claimant's individual circumstances.' It's important to remember that the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) guidance also indicates that most awards are subject to regular reviews 'regardless of the length of the award' to ensure 'everyone continues to receive the most appropriate level of support'. Certain individuals may receive a fixed-term award for up to two years, during which the DWP stipulates there will be no reviews. Such non-reviewed limited awards are allocated where it is reasonable to anticipate improvements in the claimant's health. Ongoing awards come with a 'light touch' review; according to DWP guidelines. The DWP guidance states: 'These claimants would not usually be expected to have a face-to-face assessment at review.' Beneficiaries of disability allowances can expect an annual increase of 1.7 per cent, resulting in weekly rates ranging from £29.20 to £187.45 for the financial year 2025/26, equating to every four-weekly pay period amounts of either £116.80 or £749.80. In the next year, those on the highest benefit tier will see an additional £9,747 injected into their funds for extra financial assistance. It's crucial to understand that the maximum sum of £749.80 is based on an individual receiving the highest award for both daily living and mobility components. Six conditions with PIP awards lasting five years or more It's key to note that individuals with varying health conditions can be granted PIP for up to five years or longer. The award is determined by how the condition impacts the claimant. The conditions listed below had the highest percentage rate of five-year or longer awards given to claimants as of the end of January 2025. Visual disease Musculoskeletal disease (general) Neurological disease Respiratory disease Autoimmune disease (connective tissue disorders) Musculoskeletal disease (regional) Find out more about PIP at
Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mirror
PIP payments maximum length can be more than five years
PIP doesn't last a lifetime, but some conditions can be offered long term support The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that proposed changes to the Personal Independence Payment (PIP), specifically a change in eligibility rules, will come into effect in November 2026 for both new and existing claimants. Existing claimants will only be affected by this change at their next review, which will take place after the November implementation date. According to recent data, over 1.6 million (44%) of all 3.7 million PIP claimants have been issued with an award lasting five years or longer. As of the end of January, approximately 1,610,698 individuals in England, Wales, Scotland and living abroad have an ongoing award due to a disability, long-term illness, or physical or mental health condition. Over 65 per cent of people claiming PIP for a visual disease have been issued with an award lasting five years or more. More than half of all claimants with general musculoskeletal conditions (50.8%), such as arthritis, muscle or joint pain, have been given a longer award. This is also the case for 49.5 per cent of people with a neurological condition like epilepsy, multiple sclerosis and muscular dystrophy. For those considering making a new claim for PIP, or Adult Disability Payment, it's crucial to note that award lengths vary and can last between nine months and up to 10 years. However, DWP data only records awards given for 'five years or longer'. The latest PIP Handbook details how a decision maker determines the awarding of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) based on how the claimant's health condition or disability affects their day-to-day life and their ability to live independently, stating: "The length of award will be based upon each claimant's individual circumstances." It's important to remember that the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) guidance also indicates that most awards are subject to regular reviews "regardless of the length of the award" to ensure "everyone continues to receive the most appropriate level of support". Certain individuals may receive a fixed-term award for up to two years, during which the DWP stipulates there will be no reviews. Such non-reviewed limited awards are allocated where it is reasonable to anticipate improvements in the claimant's health. Ongoing awards come with a 'light touch' review; according to DWP guidelines. The DWP guidance states: "These claimants would not usually be expected to have a face-to-face assessment at review." Beneficiaries of disability allowances can expect an annual increase of 1.7 per cent, resulting in weekly rates ranging from £29.20 to £187.45 for the financial year 2025/26, equating to every four-weekly pay period amounts of either £116.80 or £749.80. In the next year, those on the highest benefit tier will see an additional £9,747 injected into their funds for extra financial assistance. It's crucial to understand that the maximum sum of £749.80 is based on an individual receiving the highest award for both daily living and mobility components. It's key to note that individuals with varying health conditions can be granted PIP for up to five years or longer. The award is determined by how the condition impacts the claimant. The conditions listed below had the highest percentage rate of five-year or longer awards given to claimants as of the end of January 2025. Visual disease Musculoskeletal disease (general) Neurological disease Respiratory disease Autoimmune disease (connective tissue disorders) Musculoskeletal disease (regional)
