More than 2,300 people are receiving PIP payments for the daily living component while living overseas.
New figures from the Department for Work and Pensions show there are now more than 3.5 million people across Great Britain claiming Personal Independence Payment , including nearly 173,000 living in Scotland who have still to be transferred to Adult Disability Payment .
People working or living abroad may be able to make a new claim for the non-means tested benefit, but they must meet specific eligibility criteria, which can be found on GOV.UK here. Top Money Stories Today Going abroad temporarily You can claim the following benefits if you’re going abroad for up to 13 weeks, or 26 weeks if it’s for medical treatment:
The guidance also states that if you currently claim PIP or DLA for adults and want to claim ADP instead, contact the Disability Service Centre.
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