Personal Independence Payment: Everything You Need to Know | Society Matters CIC

What is PIP? ‘Personal Independence Payment helps with extra living costs if you have a disability or long-term health condition and difficulty doing certain everyday tasks or getting around because of your condition.’ - Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) In this series of sessions, Social Welfare Trainers Gareth Newman, Christopher Errington and Adam Matthews from Society Matters CIC explain different aspects of the Welfare Benefits System. In this eighth session in the series, Adam discusses PIP and gives a thorough introduction into everything you need to know - helping you navigate eligibility, rates, and allowances. ♿️ This session covers: 1. Who is eligible? 2. How to apply for PIP 3. What are the PIP descriptors? 4. What supporting evidence is recommended for PIP? 5. What other benefits can you claim with PIP? 6. Q&A You may find it helpful to have a notepad and pen handy for taking notes. 💷 If you missed Society Matters’ previous sessions on the Standard, Housing, Child, Childcare, Carer, Sickness & Disability and Disability Living Allowance for Children Elements of Universal Credit UK, you can catch up here in our playlist:    • Universal Credit UK Explained with Society...   Adam has a wealth of experience, having worked for Citizens Advice Gateshead and now Society Matters, where he manages the training team who give advice and guidance about all aspects of the Benefit System. Find out more about Society Matters CIC here 👇🏼 https://www.societymatterscic.com/   / societymatterscic     / societymattersc   👍 Like this session? SUBSCRIBE to our channel for a range of content 💬Have questions? Let us know in the comments! Explore a variety of sessions on fitness, wellbeing, crafting, and more: https://virtualvillagehall.royalvolun... 🏠 Part of Virtual Village Hall, brought to you by Royal Voluntary Service. #VirtualVillageHall #PIP #UKBenefits #FinancialSupport #DisabilityAwareness #DisabilityBenefits #DisabilityRights