Teenagers on Pip paid £100 a week more than those working part-time
- Posted on July 26, 2026
- By The Times
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In brief
A significant income disparity exists between teenagers receiving PIP benefits and their part-time working peers. Young people aged 16-17 on the higher tier of Personal Independence Payment earn approximately £100 weekly more than part-time workers. Mental health conditions and neurodevelopmental disorders account for the majority of claims, with over two-thirds of recipients citing these diagnoses. The maximum weekly allowance reaches £194, highlighting the substantial financial support provided to vulnerable youth managing disabilities while navigating education.
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Teenagers on Pip paid £100 a week more than those working part-time
More than two thirds of 16 and 17-year-olds on the benefit’s upper tier claim for mental health and neurodevelopmental conditions, receiving up to £194 a week
