PIP: You could get up to £608 per month for a ‘hidden condition’ or other health needs

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PIP , or Personal Independence Payment as it is formally known, helps those living with a long-term disability or health condition. It can provide financial support to cover some of the costs a disability or condition comes with. The amount a person will get is based on how their condition impacts them, rather than the condition itself.

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According to the organisation Progress Lifeline, in the UK alone one in five people have a disability.

And some 80 percent of those individuals will be living with an "invisible" disability.

During COVID-19, many of these people have faced additional challenges which require further aid.

PIP support, then, may prove invaluable to these individuals in their day-to-day lives.

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A person will be able to receive PIP whether they are working or not, but must usually be 16 or over and under state pension age.

They must have a physical or mental health condition or disability where they:

• Have had difficulties with daily living or getting around – or both – for three months
• Expect these difficulties to continue for at least nine months

PIP claimants usually need to have lived in England, Scotland or Wales for at least two of the last three years.

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This means that for someone in receipt of both parts on the higher level, a sum of £608 per month could be gained for their needs.

People can expect to be assessed health wise to work out how much they will receive.

What is important to note, though, is that the payment is tax-free, with the amount someone receives is also not impacted by their income or savings.

To receive PIP, people will need to call the DWP to make a new claim.

They will need, however, certain information to hand, including contact details, date of birth, healthcare provider details, National Insurance number and bank sort code and account number.