PIP recipients can get thousands of pounds: 11 additional benefits.

According to The Sun: Millions of people receiving Personal Independence Payment (PIP) may not even realize that they can receive additional discounts and financial support worth thousands of pounds.

If you suffer from a long-term illness, disability, or have mental health issues, you may be eligible for this support, which opens up many new opportunities.

PIP recipients can receive thousands of pounds in the form of free items and discounts

PIP is designed to support your daily needs and mobility.

It consists of two components: for daily living and for mobility, each of which has two levels of payment: standard and enhanced.

Current Weekly PIP Rates (2025/26):

• Daily living: £73.90 (standard) or £110.40 (enhanced)
• Mobility: £29.20 (standard) or £77.05 (enhanced)

You can apply for one or both components depending on your condition.

The maximum weekly payment is £187.45 if you are receiving both components at the enhanced rate.

But that's not all. After receiving PIP, you may be eligible for various additional financial support, from discounts on council tax to savings on transport.

Here is a full list of opportunities that are available in September 2025, who is eligible and how to apply.

1. Council Tax Discount – save up to £2,280 a year

If you receive PIP (any component), you may be entitled to a discount or a complete exemption from paying council tax.

The average council tax in the UK for Class D for 2025/26 is £2,280, according to government information.

Some councils offer partial discounts, while others provide a full exemption.

How to apply: Contact your local council (find yours at gov.uk/find-local-council) and provide your PIP award letter.

2. Vehicle Tax Exemption or Discount – save up to £165 a year

• Enhanced mobility rate: full exemption from vehicle tax (approximately £165 per year).
• Standard mobility rate: 50% discount on vehicle tax (saving about £80).

How to apply: Send your PIP award letter, vehicle registration document (V5C) and form V10 to DVLA, Swansea, SA99 1BF, or apply through your local post office.

3. Blue Badge Parking Permit – save about £100 a year

The Blue Badge parking permit allows you to park closer to entrances, use disabled parking spaces, and park on single and double yellow lines (with some restrictions).

The charity Scope estimates that Blue Badge holders save about £100 a year on parking costs.

How to apply: Apply through your local council. The cost of the badge is up to £10 in England and Northern Ireland or £20 in Scotland. Don't forget to send your PIP award letter.

4. Additional Payments for Disabled People – up to £82.90 a week per person

If you receive PIP, you may be eligible for additional premiums on other benefits, such as income support, job-seeking allowances, or pension credit.

• Disability premium: £43.20 (per person) or £61.65 (for couples).
• Severe disability premium: up to £82.90 a week per person.

How to apply: Contact the office responsible for your main benefit and ask about adding the disability premium. You need to provide your PIP award letter.

5. Working Tax Credit Payments – thousands

If you applied for PIP before April 5, 2025, and were waiting for a decision, you may be entitled to a lump sum Working Tax Credit payment.

HMRC allows successful applicants to receive payments that they couldn't receive while waiting.

How to apply: Call HMRC at 0345 300 3900 (Relay UK: 18001 0345 300 3900). Lines are open Monday to Friday, from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.

What is PIP?

Families suffering from a long-term illness, disability, or mental health issues may receive additional assistance through Personal Independence Payments (PIP).

The maximum you can receive from state support is £172.75 a week.

PIP is designed for individuals aged 16 and over and under the pension age, which currently is 66 years.

It's important that you also have an illness or disability that makes daily living or mobility difficult, or both of these factors, for three months, and you expect these difficulties to last for at least nine months (unless you have a terminal illness with less than 12 months to live).

You can also apply for PIP whether you are working or not, and even if you are already receiving limited capability for work and work-related activity (LCWRA) under Universal Credit.

PIP consists of two parts, and whether you receive one or both depends on how severely your illness affects you.

You can receive part of PIP for mobility if you need assistance getting out of the house or moving around. The weekly rate is either £26.90 or £71.

When receiving the daily living part of PIP, the weekly rate is either £68.10 or £101.75 – and you can receive both elements, totalling up to £172.75.

You can apply for PIP simultaneously with other types of assistance, except for Armed Forces Independence Payments.

You can apply by calling the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) at 0800 917 2222.

6. Motability Scheme – save over £1,200 a year

If you receive the enhanced mobility rate and have at least 12 months of PIP remaining, you can lease a car, scooter, or powerchair through Motability.

The scheme covers taxes, insurance, maintenance, and breakdown assistance, costing approximately £1,230 a year.

How to apply: Visit motability.co.uk or call 0300 456 4566 to get an information pack.

7. Disabled Railcard – save £126 a year

This card allows you to receive one third off train fares across the UK. Regular users save about £126 a year.

The cost of the card is £20 for adults or £14.50 for children ages 5 to 15.

How to apply: Apply online at disabledpersons-railcard.co.uk or at major railway stations.

8. Free or Discounted Bus Travel – save £150–£200 a year

Many councils offer free or discounted bus passes for PIP recipients, especially for those receiving the mobility component.

Savings vary depending on local rates, but councils estimate the average savings from £150 to £200 annually.

How to apply: Apply through your local council. In Scotland, apply for the National Entitlement Card.

9. Water Support (WaterSure Scheme) – save around £150 a year

If you use more water due to a medical condition and receive PIP, you may be eligible for WaterSure, which caps your bill.

This can save around £150 a year.

The scheme is available in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland (but not in Scotland).

How to apply: Contact your water supplier and ask about WaterSure. You will need to provide confirmation of your PIP award letter and your medical condition.

10. Grants for Office Services for Disabled People – up to £36,000

Grants can help pay for home adaptations, such as ramps, stairlifts, or accessible bathrooms.

• England: up to £30,000
• Wales: up to £36,000
• Northern Ireland: up to £25,000(Scotland has a separate scheme through its health and social care service.)

How to apply: Contact your council's housing or social services team. An assessment is usually conducted by an occupational therapist.

11. Free NHS Prescriptions – save up to £114.50 a year

PIP itself does not entitle you to free prescriptions, but if your condition meets the criteria, you can receive a medical exemption certificate.

This saves up to £114.50 a year compared to paying for a prepayment certificate.

How to apply: Ask your doctor for form FP92A.

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