Currently, nearly 35,000 working-age adults across the UK areon four weeks to help with the additional costs of daily living or mobility needs as a result of diabetes.About 276,000 people in Scotland with type 1 or type 2 diabetes claim additional financial assistance through PIP (Personal Independence Payment). of only 3,741.
Thousands of people living with diabetes may not know the financial support available through PIP from theDepartment of Work and Pensions (DWP), but people living in Scotland In Scotland, the benefit has been replaced by the Adult Disability Benefit (ADP) from 29th August. Delegated disability benefits follow similar eligibility criteria and payout rates.
Diabetes UK More than 4.9 million people in the UK have diabetes, about 90% of whom have type 2 diabetes and about 8% of them have diabetes, according to recent statistics from Diabetes UK. have type 1 diabetes.
According to the latest figures from the DWP, by the end of April 2022, there are around 3 million people across the UK applying for support through PIP, with one in three applicants Strong (35%) received the highest level. of award.
Of the overall total, 313,620 people living in Scotland currently receive between £24.45 and £156.90 in financial assistance each week, with benefits paid every four weeks. equates to £97.80 to £627.60 annually. repayment period.
Breakdown of her PIP applicants with diabetes
According to DWP statistics, there are 34,840 of her PIP applicants in the UK with diabetes.
This includes:
- Scotland: 3,741 claimants
- England: 29,107 claimants
- Wales: 1,989 claimants
Diabetes status supported through PIP
- Type 1 diabetes (insulin dependent): 11,109
- Type 2 diabetes (non-insulin dependent) : 12,592
- Diabetes mellitus (uncategorized): 11. 140
Below is a brief guide to the terminology used in the DWP, including components, rates, and how applications are scored. There is a description of the factors involved in determining the level of award an individual receives.
If you live in Scotland,find out more about Adult Disability Benefits here
or visit theDaily Record website also has its own section. It helps you understand the process from start to finish and includes a comprehensive breakdown of questions on the form, what happens during the assessment, and questions that need to be answered.
What is PIP?
PIP is a perk that is gradually replacing DLA.
You may be eligible for PIP if you require special assistance because of an illness, disability, or mental health condition.
You will be evaluated by a medical professional to calculate the level of support you will receive. Fees will be reviewed to ensure you are receiving adequate assistance.
PIP target audience.
To be eligible for PIP, you must have any of the following health conditions or disabilities:
Usually she must have lived and been in the UK for at least two years out of the last three years. Country of application.
In addition to the above outline, if you receive or need help with any of the following for your condition, PIP or Adult Disability Benefits, depending on where you live application should be considered.
- Preparing, cooking, or eating meals
- Managing medications
- Washing, bathing, or using the restroom
- Dressing and undressing
- Interacting with others Communicate
- Read and understand written information
- Make financial decisions
- Plan a trip or follow a route
- Move around
There are rules. These can be seen in the GOV. UK website here
The DWP assesses how difficult daily living and mobility tasks are. For each task, check:
- Is it safe to do
- Duration
- How often does your state affect this activity?
- Required or
PIP or ADP payment method.
Adult disability benefits are paid at the same rate as PIP.
PIP and ADP are usually paid every 4 weeks unless you are terminally ill. If you are terminally ill, you will be paid weekly.
Beauté benefits are paid directly to your bank, building society or credit union account.
What is the payout rate?
An evaluation is required to determine the level of financial assistance you will receive. Fees are reviewed regularly to ensure that you are receiving adequate assistance.
In Scotland, this assessment is based on the information provided in the application and evidence provided by health professionals such as doctors, caregivers and specialists. Corroborating information may also come from a family member or someone who sees you regularly - learn more about the changeshere
in person, by phone or Via video call - more on this in the next section.
The PIP consists of two components:
Whether and how much of either or both of these , depending on how severely the condition affects you.
Depending on your circumstances, you will be paid the following amounts per week:
Daily life
Mobility
Evaluation Methods
If you are claiming PIP, you will be evaluated by an independent medical professional to help DWP determine the level of financial assistance you need. increase.
In-person consultations for health-related benefits are offered along with video calls, telephones, and paper-based assessments - it is important to realize that you have no choice here. It's up to the medical professional and her DWP.
Learn more aboutDWP PIP ratings
How do I make a new PIP claim?
A new claim for PIP can be made by contacting DWP. All information required for the application is available atGOV. You can check it on the UK website.
Before you call, you will need:
Contact Details
Date of Birth
National Insurance Number - Found on Tax, Pension and Benefits Letters
Bank or Building Society Account Number and Sort Code
Physician or HCP name, address and phone number
Dates and addresses spent abroad, in nursing homes or hospitals
Contact DWP and DWP will contact youDocument consisting of 14 questionsThis will include space for you to provide additional information that you feel is relevant to your claim.
Because the questions focus on how your condition affects you, please provide as much detail as possible to help the assessor understand your physical or mental health needs. Please fill in
If you have difficulty completing a form or understanding a question,contact your local authority for help orCitizens Advice Scotland
You can see a breakdown of all 14 questions hereAlsoBenefits and Work Take an anonymous online self-test and points awarded for each answer You can check the number.
There is also an online PIP toolkit with examples of all the questions to help you answer them completely with the most relevant information.Find out more here
If you don't qualify for financial assistance, you can travel within Scotland for free or at a reduced rate on most public transport You may get a National Entitlement Travel Card. For more information on
PIP, seeGOV here.Visit the UK
Make a new ADP claim
You can only make an Adult Disability claim Make a payment if it is open in your area do. If not, you'll have to wait until August 29th. Or claim PIP instead.
Please note that it currently takes approximately 20 weeks to process new PIP claims.
ADP has
- City of Aberdeen
- Aberdeenshire
- Angus
- City of Dundee
- East Ayrshire
- Fife
- 240} Moray
- North Ayrshire
- North Lanarkshire
- Perth and Kinross
- South Ayrshire
- South Lanarkshire
- Western Isles
For more information on the ADP see the Daily Record dedicated See section here
Check online to see if you qualify for Adult Disability Benefits
You can check whether
A simple online tool asks questions such as:
- Where do you live
- of your right to live in the UK? Restrictions
- Your Age
You will not be asked about your disability or health.
If you do not qualify for ADP, use the Social Security Scotland tool to find out what other benefits you can receive.
Check if you are eligible for Adult Disability Benefits Here
