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The latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show there are now more than 3.7 million people across Great Britain receiving additional financial support through Personal Independence Payment (PIP) - a 2 per cent increase since January (80,127). Similarly, data published by Social Security Scotland indicates over 476,200 people are now receiving Adult Disability Payment (ADP), the devolved benefit which has replaced PIP north of the border. ‌

DWP recently said demand for PIP has now seen “unprecedented levels of new claims in recent quarters” as 210,000 applications were received between January 31 and April 30. A successful award for PIP is worth between £116.80 and £749.80 every four-week payment period. ‌

The DWP data also shows that 37 per cent

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