People on PIP may be able to backdate other benefits to the start of their award
dailyrecord.co.ukPersonal Independence Payment (PIP) can help people over the age of 16 and under State Pension age with the extra financial costs for more than 500 health issues or disabling conditions, which may be physical, sensory, mental, intellectual or cognitive, or any combination of these.
The latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that more than 3.5million people across Great Britain, including almost 219,000 living in Scotland, were receiving PIP at the end of January.
A successful claim for PIP is now worth between £28.70 and £184.30 each week to help with the additional costs of daily living and mobility needs.
However, an award for PIP may enable claimants to access means-tested benefits even if they have previously been told they are not eligible and according to guidance in the PIP Handbook on GOV.UK, it may also be possible to backdate certain benefits to the start of their PIP award.
Read more on dailyrecord.co.uk