Overview

• Officials say people whose mental health limits daily living or mobility could qualify for disability support.
• More than 3.7 million people were receiving PIP by April 2025, including 1,444,016 recorded under psychiatric disorders.
• DWP data shows anxiety and depression driving growth, with monthly new awards for those conditions rising from about 2,500 in 2019 to 8,800 in 2024 and recipients in England and Wales up 29% between July 2021 and July 2024.
• PIP pays weekly rates from £29.20 to £187.45 across daily living and mobility components, with eligibility requiring three months of difficulties and an expectation of nine more.
• Assessments are conducted by independent health professionals by phone, video, face to face or paper, while new claims in Scotland go through ADP, which avoids face-to-face unless requested.