PIP, or Personal Independence Payment as it is formally known, can help with extra living costs for those with a long-term physical or mental health condition or disability. Individuals can get PIP even if they are working, have savings or are getting most other benefits.
While PIP can cover a wide range of conditions, it could provide important support to those living with joint pain and associated conditions.
Many people may find the drop in temperatures and winter weather exacerbates their joint pain.
The NHS states there are many causes of the issue, including long-lasting injury or arthritis.
Regardless of the reason, joint pain can affect a person’s day-to-day life and their mobility.
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Individuals should get their payment every four weeks, but this may be disrupted by bank holidays.
In the case of bank holidays, claimants should receive their sum before the bank holiday to ensure they have enough to get by. After this point, they will continue to be paid as normal.
PIP is paid into a person’s bank, building society or credit union account.
Those in receipt of the mobility part of PIP may also be eligible for other forms of assistance.
This can include:
- A Blue Badge
- Motability Scheme vehicle (for those who get the higher mobility rate of PIP)
- Vehicle tax discount or exemption
- Disabled person’s railcard (available to those in receipt of daily living or mobility part of PIP).
Some individuals may be able to get a discount on council tax and local bus travel, but should check with their local authority.
To start a claim for PIP, people will need to call the dedicated claim line on 0800 917 2222.
They will then be sent a form, which they will need to complete and return within one month of receipt.
The form will be looked at, and certain individuals may need to have an assessment if more information is required.
When calling the claim line, Britons will need to provide the following details:
- National Insurance number (if someone has one)
- Contact details – for example, a telephone number
- Date of birth
- Bank or building society account number or sort code
- Doctor or health worker’s name, address and telephone number
- Dates and addresses for any time spent in a care home or hospital
- Dates for any time spent abroad for more than four weeks at a time, and the countries visited.
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