What Does PIP Stand For?
Answer: Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a new benefit in the United Kingdom that has been introduced to replace Disability Living Allowance (DLA). PIP is a non-means tested benefit which helps with some of the extra costs caused by long-term ill health or disability. It is paid to people aged 16 to 64 who need help with daily tasks or mobility.
To be eligible for PIP, you must meet at least one of the following criteria: You need help with washing, dressing, using the toilet, or moving around. You have difficulty seeing, hearing, or communicating. You have a mental health condition. You have a physical condition that stops you from doing everyday activities easily. You need help looking after your child. You are terminally ill, and you’re expected to live no longer than six months.
The disability benefit system is divided into two parts: the support group provides unconditional extra help with some of your daily living activities, or mobility activities if you are on higher or middle rate care component. The work-related activity group provides more support to help you prepare for when you’re ready to start working again.
You can apply for PIP if your child is aged between 3 and 15, or is 16 or over and they have a disability that started before their 19th birthday. You can also claim if your child is in the support group of Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), which helps people who are unable to work because of illness or disability.