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The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is increasing the Personal Independence Payments (PIP) by 6.7 per cent as part of the annual review of benefits. ....
Moving around Properly, most of the time and safely Whenever I need to Without the help of someone or an aid. PIP: PIP can only be claimed by those aged 16 to State Pension age (Image: GETTY) Tips for filling in your PIP claim form Always use the extra information sections to explain exactly how your condition affects you. Do not feel as if you have to stop once you have filled in the box, you can use space at the end of the form or extra sheets of paper if required. Add your name and National Insurance number to any additional sheets. ....
You become ineligible once you reach State Pension age. In addition, you must face struggles when undertaking daily tasks or moving around because of your physical or mental health condition. You must also have suffered issues for at least three months and expect it to continue for another nine months. Typically you live in England, Scotland or Wales when you apply and have lived in England, Scotland or Wales for at least two years unless you are a refugee or an immediate family member of a refugee. There are exceptions to these rules if you are terminally ill or in the armed forces. ....