DWP to send £778 payment into UK bank accounts – 4 groups of people eligible | Personal Finance | Finance
Thousands of people across the UK could receive disability support payments worth up to £778 every four weeks through the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). The latest figures show millions of people are currently claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP), with many receiving long-term awards due to ongoing health conditions or disabilities. In Scotland, the benefit has now been replaced by Adult Disability Payment (ADP).
PIP and ADP are designed to help people who struggle with daily living tasks or getting around because of a long-term physical or mental health condition or disability. Depending on the level of support awarded, claimants can receive between £121.20 and £778.40 every four weeks directly into their bank account.
By the end of January, PIP and ADP were delivering financial assistance to 4,424,105 individuals throughout Great Britain the Daily Record reports. The DWP figures also reveal that more than 1.5 million (39%) of all PIP recipients have been granted an award lasting five years or more.
Recent Government data also suggests that four groups are more likely than others to secure longer-term awards lasting at least five years.
More than half of all claimants with general musculoskeletal conditions (50.8%) such as arthritis, muscle or joint pain, have been given a longer award, along with 49.5% of people with a neurological condition such as epilepsy, multiple sclerosis and muscular dystrophy.
In addition, over 58% of people claiming PIP for a visual condition are awarded the higher rates for over five years.
You can receive PIP whether you are working, have savings, or are already receiving other benefits. PIP is made up of two parts: a daily living component and a mobility component. You may qualify for one or both, depending on how your condition impacts your daily life. At the highest combined rate, claimants can receive £194.60 per week, which equals around £778 every four weeks.
The daily living part is for people who need help with tasks such as preparing food, eating and drinking, managing medication, washing and dressing, using the toilet, reading, communicating, managing money, and interacting with others.
The mobility part is for those who need help planning or following journeys, moving around physically, or leaving their home safely. People with mental health conditions or cognitive difficulties may also qualify for mobility support if these issues affect their ability to travel.
The DWP assesses how your condition affects your ability to complete these tasks. It looks at whether you can do them safely, how long they take, and whether you need assistance or specialist equipment. To qualify, you must have difficulties with these activities for more than half of the days over a 12-month period.
To be eligible, you must usually have experienced these difficulties for at least three months and expect them to continue for at least nine months. Carers may also be entitled to additional support, such as Carer’s Allowance, depending on the level of care they provide.
