The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has released a full list of all the freebies available to support anyone on PIP in the UK.
Currently, there are around 2.8 million people on PIP (Personal Independent Payments) in the UK, but many people don't know just how many benefits they can receive.
The DWP has explained that people who are on PIP may qualify for further benefits with everyday finances in the form of the following discounts and freebies.
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Be aware that people on PIP do not, however, qualify for the Cold Weather Payment, which is only available to people on income-related benefits, according to Birmingham Live.
Other help available if you are on PIP
- Council tax discount (up to 100 per cent, apply via your local authority)
- Free bus pass - contact your local council to find out who issues disabled bus passes in your area as part of the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme
- Blue Badge for parking (costs up to £10 in England and £20 in Scotland. It’s free in Wales.)
- Motability scheme (where you trade some or all of enhanced mobility component towards the cost of a vehicle) - find out more here
Up to a third off rail tickets with a Disabled Person's Railcard
- Winter Fuel Payment - any PIP claimants who were born on or before September 26, 1955, would qualify for this £100 to £300 payment designed to help older people with their heating bills. Those on State Pension and some other benefits get paid it automatically, others have to make a claim by calling 0800 731 0160
- Free prescriptions - depending on specific medical condition
- Warm Home Discount Scheme - those on PIP should qualify for the £140 discount on electricity bills (or on your gas bill instead if your supplier provides you with both gas and electricity)
- Vehicle tax exemption - available to those on the enhanced rate mobility component of PIP
- WaterSure scheme to cap your water bills
- Disabled Facilities Grant to modify your home - up to £30,000 is available in England, up to £36,000 in Wales, and up to £25,000 in Northern Ireland. Not available in Scotland
How to apply for PIP
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is available if:
- you’re 16 or over
- you have a long-term physical or mental health condition or disability
- you have difficulty doing certain everyday tasks or getting around
- you expect the difficulties to last for at least 12 months from when they started
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