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==Procedure==
'''Apply by Post '''
#To Apply for Disability Living Allowance, the applicant has to approach the Personal Independence Payment [https://www.gov.uk/disability-benefits-helpline link]
#The applicant can request an application form by calling the DLA helpline on 0800 121 4600.
#An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer
#The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
#Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
#The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
#Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
#Also, the applicant has to attend a medical assessment.
#There is no fee for Personal Independence Payment (PIP).
#After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
#Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
#Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
#If the claim is successful, the applicant will receive regular payments to help with the extra costs associated with the disability or health condition.
#This entire process can be completed within 12 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.
 
==Required Documents==
*Application form
*Evidence of the condition
*ID proof (Birth Certificate, national Identity card, etc)
*Address proof – (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
*Any other documents (if required)

 
==Office Locations & Contacts==
'''Personal Independence Payment''' 
Post Handling Site B 
Wolverhampton 
WV99 1AH 
Contact [https://www.gov.uk/disability-benefits-helpline link] 
 
==Eligibility==
'''To be eligible''': 
*Age: The applicant must be between the ages of 16 and state pension age to claim PIP.
*Residence: The applicant must be living in Scotland at the time of your claim.
*Health Condition: The applicant must have a long-term health condition or disability that has a significant impact on daily life.
*Duration: The applicant must have had this condition for at least three months and expect it to continue for at least nine months.
*Care and mobility needs: The applicant must require help with everyday tasks such as washing, dressing, cooking or getting around, or the applicant must have difficulties with mobility.
 
 
==Fees==
*There is no fee for Personal Independence Payment (PIP).
 
 
==Validity==
Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever
 
 
==Documents to Use==
Please attach documents that can be used by people. e.g. links

 
==Sample Documents==
Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

 
==Processing Time==
*This entire process can be completed within 12 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.
 
 
==Related Videos==
Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.

 
==Instructions==
*Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
*Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

 
==Required Information==
*Name
*Address
*Contact details
*Age
*Gender
*Qualification details
*Fax
*Email
*Medical details
*Planning details
*Declaration
*Date
*Signature

 
==Need for the Document==
*Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a UK-wide benefit that provides financial support to people with long-term health conditions or disabilities. PIP is designed to help with the extra costs that people may face as a result of their condition, such as mobility aids or additional care needs.

 
==Information which might help==
*For more information [https://www.gov.uk/pip/how-to-claim link]

 
==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==
Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.
 
 
==External Links==
[https://www.gov.uk/pip Link] 

 
==Others==
*PIP has replaced Disability Living Allowance (DLA) in Scotland for people aged between 16 and 64. People who were receiving DLA and who still meet the eligibility criteria will be invited to apply for PIP.

 

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