What is Personal Independence Payment?
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) helps with the extra costs of disability or long-term health conditions for people aged 16 to 64. It is a non-means tested benefit. So getting it doesn’t matter how much you earn, or whether you have savings or cash in the bank.
Am I eligible?
To get PIP you must:
- need help with everyday tasks such as washing, dressing preparing food or getting around, or need help with both
- have needed this help for at least 3 months and expect to need it for at least another 9 months, unless a terminal diagnosis exists.
If you need help with a claim, just get in touch and one of our benefits advisors will contact you.
The Council Tax Disability Reduction Scheme
If there is a room or other extra space in your property that is needed by a disabled occupant, the Council Tax Disability Reduction Scheme may help you to get a reduction in your Council Tax by one full tax band.
This might be an extra room to store equipment, a purpose-built bathroom or kitchen for the disabled person or a home that has been built to accommodate a wheelchair inside.
Find out more on the Liverpool City Council website or contact our Benefits and Energy Advice Team for more advice.
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Employment and Support Allowance
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