New statistics from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that in June 2022 there were 5.6 million people across the UK receiving financial support through Universal Credit, a benefit intended to help those out of work or on a low income with daily living costs.
But those costs are rising and UK inflation has surged to another 40-year high as fuel and energy prices rocketed amid the ongoing cost of living crisis, according to new official figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
It said Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation rose to 10,1% in July, up from 9.4% in June - to put that into perspective, the UK Government benefit uprating in April was 3.1%.While many people are trying to find a job, better paid employment or a second income, a lot of people are unaware that Personal Independence Payment (PIP) supports 547 health conditions and the range is wider than you may realise.
If you have been living with a physical or mental condition, long-term illness or a disability, you can claim PIP on top of any other benefit without being penalised.PIP is a benefit for those over 16 and under State Pension age, that can help with daily living costs and mobility needs as the result of a long-term illness, disability or mental health condition - and it could be worth hundreds of pounds every month.There are nearly three million people in the UK, including 313,620 living in Scotland, 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.You don’t need to have worked or paid National Insurance to qualify for PIP.
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