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People with stress, anxiety or depression could be entitled to PIP or ADP
People with stress, anxiety or depression could be entitled to PIP or ADP

Daily Record

time6 hours ago

  • Health
  • Daily Record

People with stress, anxiety or depression could be entitled to PIP or ADP

More than 1.4 million people are currently receiving PIP or Adult Disability Payment to help with a mental health condition. Personal Independence Payment (PIP) - information New research commissioned by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) found that at the end of July 2024, 3.6 million people were entitled to Personal Independence Payments (PIP) in England and Wales. At the time, this represented a 29 per cent increase in the number of claimants since July 2021 (2.8m). DWP reports that mental health conditions and behavioural disorders have been a primary driver of the increase in the number of working age people claiming PIP. The monthly average of new PIP awards where the primary medical condition was anxiety and depression has increased from 2,500 per month in 2019, to 8,800 per month in 2024. At the end of April 2025, there were more than 3.7m people in receipt of PIP. That figure includes 1,444,016 people receiving financial support for 'Psychiatric disorders'. This is the main disabling descriptor used by the DWP and it covers anxiety and mood disorders, stress reactions and depressive disorders, along with a wide range of other conditions that may affect someone's mental wellbeing. However, that figure does not include new or existing claimants living in Scotland in receipt of Adult Disability Payment (ADP) - the devolved disability payment which has now replaced all new claims for PIP made north of the border. PIP provides additional financial support of between £29.20 and £187.45 per week to adults with a disability, long-term illness, or physical or mental health condition who need help completing daily tasks or moving around. If you need additional support to cover the costs of daily living or mobility needs due to a mental health condition, it may be worthwhile considering making a new claim for PIP or ADP. Even though new claims for PIP have been replaced in Scotland by ADP, it shares most of the same eligibility criteria. Full guidance on ADP can be found on the website here. Who might 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 You usually need to have lived in the UK for at least two of the last three years and be in the country when you apply. In addition to what we have outlined above, if you get or need help with any of the following because of your condition, you should consider applying for PIP or ADP. preparing, cooking or eating food managing your medication washing, bathing or using the toilet dressing and undressing engaging and communicating with other people reading and understanding written information making decisions about money planning a journey or following a route moving around There are different rules if you are terminally ill, you will find these on the website here. DWP or Social Security Scotland will assess how difficult you find daily living and mobility tasks. For each task they will look at: whether you can do it safely how long it takes you how often your condition affects this activity whether you need help to do it, from a person or using extra equipment How are PIP and ADP paid? PIP and ADP are usually paid every four weeks unless you are terminally ill, in which case it is paid weekly. It will be paid directly into your bank, building society or credit union account. ADP is paid at the same rates as PIP. PIP and ADP payment rates You will need an assessment to work out the level of financial help you will receive and your rate will be regularly reviewed to make sure you are getting the right support. Payments are made every four weeks. PIP is made up of two components: ‌ Daily living Mobility Whether you get one or both of these and how much depends on how severely your condition affects you. You will be paid the following amounts per week depending on your circumstances: ‌ Daily living Standard rate: £73.90 Enhanced rate: £110.40 Mobility ‌ Standard rate: £29.20 Enhanced rate: £77.05 How you are assessed You will be assessed by an independent healthcare professional 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 be aware that the health professional and DWP determine which type of assessment is best suited for each claimant. You can find out more about DWP PIP assessments here. Adult Disability Payment assessments will not involve face-to-face assessments, unless this is preferred by the claimant - find out more about the changes here. ‌ How do you make a claim for PIP? You can make a new claim by contacting the DWP, you will find all the information you need to apply on the website here. Before you call, you will need: your contact details your date of birth your National Insurance number - this is on letters about tax, pensions and benefits your bank or building society account number and sort code your doctor or health worker's name, address and telephone number dates and addresses for any time you've spent abroad, in a care home or hospital How to apply for ADP People can apply for ADP, over the phone, by post or in-person. To find out more or apply, visit the dedicated pages on here or call Social Security Scotland on 0800 182 2222.

DWP benefits and pensions changes August Bank holiday 2025
DWP benefits and pensions changes August Bank holiday 2025

Glasgow Times

time8 hours ago

  • Business
  • Glasgow Times

DWP benefits and pensions changes August Bank holiday 2025

August 25 2025 is a bank holiday where payments from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) won't be made. If you are due to receive a DWP benefit payment on either day, you may find you receive it early. When a payment date falls on a weekend or a bank holiday, then the Department for Work and Pensions says the claimant is generally paid on the working day before. Most payments due on Monday August 25 2025 will instead be made early, with most arriving on Friday August 22. If your payment is due on a different day, it will arrive in your account as normal and the amount you are due to be paid will remain the same. These are the benefits that may be affected by the bank holiday weekend: Attendance Allowance Carer's Allowance Child Benefit Disability Living Allowance Employment and Support Allowance Income Support Jobseeker's Allowance Pension Credit Personal Independence Payment (PIP) State pension Tax Credits Universal Credit While you may be paid earlier in some cases, the money will also have to last you longer, as payment dates will return to normal afterwards. Recommended reading: The DWP confirmed the early payment policy on its official website, stating: 'If your payment date is on a weekend or a bank holiday, you'll usually be paid on the working day before.' While the amount being paid out will stay the same, experts are warning that the earlier date could throw off people's budgeting, especially as the cost-of-living crisis continues to bite. The two remaining bank holidays for 2025 fall on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

DWP benefits and pensions changes August Bank holiday 2025
DWP benefits and pensions changes August Bank holiday 2025

The Herald Scotland

time8 hours ago

  • Business
  • The Herald Scotland

DWP benefits and pensions changes August Bank holiday 2025

When a payment date falls on a weekend or a bank holiday, then the Department for Work and Pensions says the claimant is generally paid on the working day before. Most payments due on Monday August 25 2025 will instead be made early, with most arriving on Friday August 22. If your payment is due on a different day, it will arrive in your account as normal and the amount you are due to be paid will remain the same. These are the benefits that may be affected by the bank holiday weekend: Attendance Allowance Carer's Allowance Child Benefit Disability Living Allowance Employment and Support Allowance Income Support Jobseeker's Allowance Pension Credit Personal Independence Payment (PIP) State pension Tax Credits Universal Credit While you may be paid earlier in some cases, the money will also have to last you longer, as payment dates will return to normal afterwards. Recommended reading: The DWP confirmed the early payment policy on its official website, stating: 'If your payment date is on a weekend or a bank holiday, you'll usually be paid on the working day before.' While the amount being paid out will stay the same, experts are warning that the earlier date could throw off people's budgeting, especially as the cost-of-living crisis continues to bite. The two remaining bank holidays for 2025 fall on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

Warning for families on Universal Credit going away during school break- rules to follow or your pay could be stopped
Warning for families on Universal Credit going away during school break- rules to follow or your pay could be stopped

Scottish Sun

time2 days ago

  • Scottish Sun

Warning for families on Universal Credit going away during school break- rules to follow or your pay could be stopped

Plus we explain other ways to avoid your benefits being cut TO YOUR BENEFIT Warning for families on Universal Credit going away during school break- rules to follow or your pay could be stopped Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FAMILIES claiming Universal Credit should be aware of an important rule before they head away during the school holidays. Failing to report your getaway to the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) could lead to your benefits being stopped or even investigated for benefit fraud. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Your benefits could be stopped if you fail to report you holiday Credit: Getty You could also be fined between £350 and £5,000, if you don't declare your holiday as a change of circumstance. What are the rules? If you claim Universal Credit you can go on holiday for one month and still receive your payments. This is granted you have told your work coach you are going away and you carry on meeting the conditions of your claim. That means if you are in an intensive work group, meaning you are required to actively look for work, you must continue to do this even on holiday. But there are exceptions to this rule, such as going abroad for medical treatment or if a relative passes away. It is worth noting that other benefits have different rules surrounding a trip abroad. For example, if you receive Personal Independence Payment (PIP), you can stay abroad for up to 13 weeks, or 26 weeks for medical treatment. With that in mind, it may be worth checking the specifics for your benefits on the website. Other reasons your benefits may be stopped And it is not only heading away on holiday that can impact your Universal Credit claim. Not applying or looking for work can also lead to your payments being stopped. Disability benefit explained - what you can claim Those on Universal Credit need to spend 35 hours a week looking for work as part of their Claimant Commitment. Failing to do this could lead to your benefits being cut. The same goes if you're not putting the hours in to look. If your Jobcentre work coach doesn't feel you're doing enough to get back into work, you can be sanctioned. Meanwhile, rejecting a job offer or quitting your job without good reason can also lead to your payments being slashed. Claimants must also show up to their appointments on time to avoid sanctions. What to do if your benefits have been stopped or reduced If you have been sanctioned, you can appeal your case. The first thing you must do is check the level of sanction and for how long your money has been reduced. You'll then need to contact the DWP for a mandatory reconsideration if you think they've made the wrong decision. To report a change or appeal, you can: Use your Universal Credit online journal Call the Universal Credit helpline on 0800 328 5644 For PIP, call 0800 121 4433 For written appeals or changes, send letters to: DWP Complaints, Post Handling Site B, Wolverhampton, WV99 2GY

More than one million people claim PIP for these 20 psychiatric conditions
More than one million people claim PIP for these 20 psychiatric conditions

Daily Mirror

time3 days ago

  • Health
  • Daily Mirror

More than one million people claim PIP for these 20 psychiatric conditions

Personal Independence Payments provide up to £749 per month to help people with the extra costs of being disabled or ill The Department for Work and Pensions' flagship disability benefit, Personal Independence Payment (PIP), provides financial support to help people manage the extra costs that come with disability. Taxpayers' Alliance data reveals that out of the 3.7 million people currently receiving PIP, more than 1.3 million have psychiatric conditions as their primary condition. ‌ Mixed anxiety and depressive disorders top the list as the most common condition, with 365,653 beneficiaries. In stark contrast, factitious disorder, previously known as Munchausen syndrome, has only 18 successful PIP claims. ‌ This condition sees patients feigning illness or disability, sometimes even tampering with test results or self-harming to convince others of their ill health. In some cases, the disorder can be imposed on another person, typically when caregivers suffering from factitious disorder exaggerate or fabricate symptoms in those they care for, which can escalate to administering unnecessary medication or even poisoning. ‌ PIP can offer a maximum of £749.80 every four weeks. It's not means-tested, so a person's income, savings, or employment status doesn't impact eligibility. Eligibility isn't determined by diagnosis alone; some people qualify before they even have a defined diagnosis. The exact amount received hinges on how severely your disability affects your daily life and mobility. ‌ Psychiatric conditions and claimant figures: Anxiety disorders, including agoraphobia and panic disorder - 57,797 Autistic spectrum disorders - 212,306 Cognitive disorders such as dementia - 25,656 Conduct disorder - 1,068 Eating disorders - 7,442 Enuresis, or inability to control urination - 39 Factitious disorder - 18 Faecal soiling/encopresis - 63 ADHD/ADD, also known as hyperkinetic disorder - 77,896 Global learning disability such as Down's syndrome - 158,873 Mixed anxiety and depressive disorders - 365,653 Mood disorders, including bipolar affective disorder - 137,288 Obsessive Compulsive Disorder - 10,401 Psychiatric disorders of childhood - 785 Personality disorder - 52,137 Psychotic disorders like schizophrenia - 120,229 Somatoform and dissociative disorders, including body dysmorphia - 1,781 Specific learning disorder, such as dyslexia - 34,179 Stress reactions including PTSD - 56,994 Substance use disorders - 15,656 This tally represents successful and ongoing PIP claims. According to DWP stats from the start of the year, only about 44% of new benefit claims make it this far. Just 37% of current PIP claimants receive the top award of £749.80 per month. ‌ Over 500 different health conditions are cited in PIP claims, according to Benefits and Work. Psychiatric disorders top the list for the most awards, followed by musculoskeletal disease and neurological disease. The charity highlighted that global learning disorders and cognitive disorders have the highest success rates, standing at 89.91% and 87.85% respectively. On the other hand, enuresis and faecal soiling have the lowest success rates, with figures of 34.81% and 26.80%. Factitious disorder also has a notably low success rate at 41.86%. PIP is made up of two components: a daily living element and a mobility element. Each of these also has two weekly rates: Daily living enhanced rate: £110.40 Daily living standard rate: £73.90 Mobility enhanced rate: £77.05 Mobility standard rate: £29.20

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