Who is eligible for PIP?published at 14:33 Greenwich Mean Time
A person can claim Personal Independence Payment (PIP) if they find it difficult to do everyday tasks or get around because of disability or a long-term physical or mental health condition.
They must have experienced these difficulties for three months before claiming and must expect them to continue for at least 9 months after claiming.
There are two parts to PIP: a daily living component, for those who have difficulty with everyday tasks, and a daily living part, which applies to people who struggle with getting around.
A person can be awarded one or both parts, depending on how their condition or disability affects them. This is assessed by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
A person can receive PIP at the same time as all other benefits, except the Armed Forces Independent Payment, external. A person with a job and savings can also receive the benefit.
It is not yet known whether the changes that are expected to be announced tomorrow will change DWP's eligibility criteria, which you can read more about on their official website., external