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Yes, you certainly can. The government say-

'In March 2023, 475,000 people in receipt of PIP in England, Wales, or outside the UK were in employment in the

UK, including self-employment.'

Latest PIP statistics show- 'There were 3.2 million claims with entitlement to PIP (caseload) as at 31 October 2023, a 3% increase on the number as at 31 July 2023....1.9 million claims are new and 1.3 million are DLA reassessments'

Some positives about Personal Independence Payment (and also Disability Living Allowance and Attendance Allowance)-

Paid on top of other benefts
Community care beneft aimed promoting independence and helping people remain in their own homes rather than perhaps enter residential or nursing home care
Doesn’t matter if you have other income, beneft or savings- non means tested
Can increase some means tested benefts through premiums and additional amounts that might form part of the calculation of these benefts
Doesn’t matter if you work
Can still get if you do or don’t have care
Can still get if you do or don’t get help from social services

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