. But there are actually a few freebies and discounts you can get along with this - which we'll explore below. You could get extra freebies if you claim PIPCredit: Getty PIP is for those aged 16 or over who have not reached state pension age. You must have lived in England, Scotland or Wales for at least two of the last three years, and be in one of these countries when you apply. The process is different in Northern Ireland, and there are additional rules if you live abroad or if you're not a British citizen. You need to have a health condition or disability where you've had trouble with daily living or getting around (or both) for three months, and/or you expect these difficulties to continue for at least nine months (unless you're terminally ill with less than six months to live). PIP is made up of two parts and whether you get one or both of these depends on how severely your condition affects you. How much you get also depends on how your condition affects you. You may get the mobility part of PIP if you need help going out or moving around. The weekly rate for this is either £24.45 or £64.50. While on the daily living part of PIP, the weekly rate is either £61.85 or £92.40 - and you could get both elements, so up to £156.90 in total. But there are freebies available with the support too, including things like a Blue Badge for parking spots. We've put together a list of four possible discounts you could get with PIP. Benefit boosts If you're on certain benefits, you might be eligible for top ups or what's called a disability premium. Roughly six million people across the UK receive disability benefits which are exempt from tax. For example, millions received a £150 disability cost of living support payment last month from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). But you'll need to be receiving one of the following along with PIP to b){kind=link}
THOUSANDS with long-term health conditions and disabilities can get extra benefits known as personal independent payments (PIP).
But there are actually a few freebies and discounts you can get along with this – which we’ll explore below.
PIP is for those aged 16 or over who have not reached state pension age.
You must have lived in England, Scotland or Wales for at least two of the last three years, and be in one of these countries when you apply.
The process is different in Northern Ireland, and there are additional rules if you live abroad or if you’re not a British citizen.