More than 27,800 people are claiming PIP for 25 conditions including Coeliac disease, Crohn’s disease and IBS.
The latest statistics from the Department for Work and Pensions show that by the end of October, there were more than three million people across the UK claiming Personal Independence Payment . The regional breakdown includes nearly 330,000 claimants living in Scotland, 2.6 million in England and 226,000 in Wales.
The new data also reveals that there are now 27,840 people receiving support for 25 types of gastrointestinal conditions including Coeliac disease, Crohn’s disease and Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Assessment award rates vary by disabling condition and a PIP claimant’s main disabling condition is recorded during their assessment in over 99% of cases, reports the DWP.
If you’re in Scotland, find out more about Adult Disability Payment, the devolved benefit replacing new claims for PIP, here. 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. If you have difficulty filling in your form or understanding the questions, contact your local council and ask for help or Citizens Advice Scotland.
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