For many people being independent is a vital part of their daily lives. If you have a chronic condition such as psoriatic arthritis or other health problems, then you might be able to claim Personal Independence Payment (PIP) to help you maintain your independence.
What PIP is for?
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) can help with extra living costs, if you have both:
- a long-term physical or mental health condition or disability
- difficulty doing certain everyday tasks or getting around because of your condition
You can get PIP even if you’re working, have savings or are getting other benefits.
How PIP works?
There are 2 parts to PIP:
- a daily living part - if you need help with everyday tasks
- a mobility part - if you need help with getting around
Whether you get one or both parts and how much you get depends on how difficult you find everyday tasks and getting around.
For the daily living part, you might get PIP if you need help with, preparing food, eating and drinking, managing your medicines or treatments, washing and bathing, using the toilet, dressing and undressing, reading, managing your money, socialising and being around other people or talking, listening and understanding.
For the mobility part, if you need help with, working out a route and following it, physically moving around or leaving your home.
You do not have to have a physical disability to get the mobility part. You might also be eligible if you have difficulty getting around because of a cognitive or mental health condition, like anxiety.
Eligibility criteria includes, being 16 or older, having a long-term physical or mental health condition or disability, difficulty doing certain everyday tasks or getting around and you expect the difficulties to last for at least 12 months from when they started.
To learn more and how to apply visit the GOV.UK website
Source:
GOV.UK