I get the standard rate mobility component of PIP, what else can I get?

The Benefit Cap limits the amount of some benefits that families can get even if their entitlement would have been more. If you, your partner or your child who lives with you gets PIP, you are exempt from the cap.

Disability Premiums are extra amounts included in Housing Benefit if you fit the criteria.

The disability premium is an extra £44.85 per week for single people and £64.00 per week for couples.

If you or your partner is getting PIP, you can get a disability premium included in your Housing Benefit.

If you are already getting full Housing Benefit, you will not get any more even if you qualify for a premium.

There is no disability premium paid within Universal Credit.

If you are getting the standard rate of the mobility component, you can get a 50% discount off your Vehicle Tax. The discount has to be for a vehicle that is used by or for you.

You can find out how to apply on the Vehicles and transport page of the GOV.UK website.

You could get a Blue Badge to help you with parking.

England

If you have been awarded:

• at least 8 points for the moving around activity in PIP assessment, OR
• 10 points for the going out activity in the PIP assessment because you are unable to undertake any journey because of overwhelming psychological distress.

If you struggle with journeys but did not get awarded points as 'unable to undertake any journeys' you may still be able to get a Blue Badge.

Wales

If you have been awarded:

• 12 points or more for the planning and following journeys activity in the PIP assessment, OR
• 8 points or more for the moving around activity in the PIP assessment.

Northern Ireland

If you have been awarded:

• 8 points or more for the moving around activity in the PIP assessment.

You can find more information about how to apply for a Blue Badge on GOV.UK website.

You could get free bus travel in your local area.

England

Different councils have different schemes. Contact your council to find out the eligibility conditions for a bus pass.

Wales

You can apply online for a bus pass in Wales, if you get:

• 8 or more points for the Communicating Verbally activity in the PIP assessment
• 12 or more points for the Planning and Following Journeys activity in the PIP assessment
• 8 or more points for the Moving Around activity in the PIP assessment

Northern Ireland

You could get a half fare travel pass if you get the standard or enhanced mobility component of PIP. You can find more information about the half fare travel pass on the NI Direct webpage.

England and Wales

A Disabled Person's Railcard gives you one-third off the cost of most train journeys. If you get PIP, you can buy one by contacting National Rail:

• Online
• Telephone: 0345 605 0525
• Textphone: 0345 601 0132

You can collect a printed form from National Rail stations and return it by post to National Rail.

Northern Ireland

You could get a half fare travel pass if you get the standard or enhanced mobility component of PIP. You can find more information on the half fare travel pass on the NI Direct webpage.