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PIP for Psychiatric Disorders Explained | Leeds News
Over 4 million people are getting Personal Independence Payment, with 1.5 million claiming due to psychiatric disorders — now the top reason for claims. This category covers 20 conditions, from anxiety and depression (nearly half a million) to autism and learning disabilities. Diagnosis alone doesn’t qualify you — the DWP focuses on how your condition impacts daily life and mobility. Payments range from £30 to over £190 weekly, totaling up to £700 monthly if you hit both top rates. You must be 16+ and under state pension age, with symptoms expected to last at least a year. Listen in…
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