There are currently 2.9 million people across the UK currently claiming support through Personal Independence Payments (PIP) and accessing a whole range of additional assistance including Council Tax Reductions, benefit top-ups and free or discounted public transport.
Of that total figure, 305,279 people living in Scotland are receiving financial support of between £24.45 and £156.90 each week - the benefit is paid every four weeks so this amounts to between £97.80 and £627.60 every payment period.
PIP is a benefit currently delivered by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) which is designed to help people with the extra costs of daily living or getting around as a result of a long-term illness, mental health condition or disability.
