ESA AND PIP CLAIM

HI ALL
I RECENTLEY STOPPED WORKING IN MAY AND HAVE WENT ON THE SICK I CURRENTLY GET £34 ESA AND WAS TOLD TO APPLY FOR PIP.I AM ON THE SICK UNDER THE MENTAL HEALTH ACT.I HAVE A PSYCHIATRIST AND JUST WONDERING IF YOU CAN CLAIM PIP FOR THIS.
THANKS IN ADVANCE
TERESA

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PIP can be claimed for any long-term condition that causes problems with self-care or mobility. You must have been experiencing the problem for at least 3 months and it must be expected to last for at least 9 months.

Our PIP guide includes a self-assessment quiz. Score yourself very harshly, as DWP certainly will, and see whether you think you might qualify.

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