For help with some of the extra costs caused by long-term ill-health or a disability, if you’re aged between 18 and State Pension age.

You could receive between £30.30 and £194.60 a week. The rate depends on how your condition affects you, not the presence of any condition itself. You’ll need an assessment to work out the level of help you’re eligible for. Your rate may be periodically reassessed to make sure you’re getting the right support.

Paperweight can help you with the application which requires the completion of a questionnaire and the submission of supporting medical documentation. We can also assist, when necessary, with appeals processes including Mandatory Reconsiderations and First Teir Tribunal appeals.

PIP has two Elements, a Daily Living Element and a Mobility Element. Each Element can be paid at either a Standard Rate or an Enhanced Rate depending on the level of support or assistance a person needs due to their health conditions.

Applying for PIP can be one of the most difficult and complicated benefits applications in terms of time, details of criteria, and in the scope of documentation needed. We are here to help.