11 PIP myths that stop people claiming DWP support worth up to £627 every month
dailyrecord.co.ukThere are currently 2.9 million people across the UK currently claiming support through Personal Independence Payments (PIP) and accessing a whole range of additional assistance including Council Tax Reductions, benefit top-ups and free or discounted public transport.
Of that total figure, 305,279 people living in Scotland are receiving financial support of between £24.45 and £156.90 each week - the benefit is paid every four weeks so this amounts to between £97.80 and £627.60 every payment period.
PIP is a benefit currently delivered by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) which is designed to help people with the extra costs of daily living or getting around as a result of a long-term illness, mental health condition or disability.
However, many people are put off claiming this essential benefit, wrongly assuming that they are not eligible or have heard negative stories about the application process.We have compiled a list of the most common PIP myths that stop people making a claim and a quick guide to making one.Fact: PIP can be claimed by people who are in or out of full or part-time work.
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