DWP change means PIP claimants could be owed £800 a month from today

Thousands of people could be owed £800 per month. It comes as those receiving Personal Independence Payment (PIP) will see a rise in their payments in line with the 6.7 per cent inflation rate.

The benefit is targeted at people who need extra help with daily tasks or getting around due to long-term illness, disabilities, or physical or mental health conditions. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) lists common conditions that people claim PIP for including psychiatric conditions, such as anxiety, depressive and mood disorders, as well as musculoskeletal, neurological, or respiratory diseases, such as asthma and cystic fibrosis.

PIP is compromised of two components: a daily living part for individuals requiring assistance with everyday tasks, and a mobility part for those needing help with getting around. Each component has two rates: a standard rate and an enhanced rate, The Express reports.

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Whether people receive one or both parts depends on how difficult they find certain tasks, and people can apply even if they’re working, have savings, or are already receiving other benefits.

New PIP rates for 2024

The new standard and enhanced payment rates that have come into effect this month are as follows:

Daily living tasks

Mobility tasks

The enhanced rate of the mobility component also gives people the option of getting a Motability vehicle instead of cash. The changes mean those entitled to the full rate can now receive up to £184.30 a week, which translates to around £798.63 a month.

PIP is usually paid every four weeks. To decide how much of the payment a person is eligible for, the DWP will conduct a PIP test, which involves rating certain tasks with a score based on how much their condition impacts it.

Click here to find out more on the Gov website.