Overview

• More than 3.8 million people in Great Britain are receiving Personal Independence Payment, according to the latest DWP figures.
• The DWP’s 2024/25 Fraud and Error report estimates about 11% of PIP claimants are underpaid, equating to roughly 402,500 people, largely due to unreported changes in circumstances.
• PIP and ADP awards range from £29.20 to £187.45 per week, worth up to £749.80 over a four‑week pay period.
• Social Security Scotland data show 484,055 people on ADP at the end of July, with average new-claim processing taking 46 working days.
• The most common PIP conditions are psychiatric disorders (39%), general musculoskeletal diseases (19%), neurological diseases (13%), regional musculoskeletal diseases (12%) and respiratory diseases (4%).