More than 5,000 working-age adults in Worcester claiming Pip

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 08:02 · Archive

More than 5,000 working-age adults in Worcester are claiming personal independence payments (Pip), according to Press Association analysis of figures published by the Department of Work & Pensions on Tuesday. Pip is the main benefit paid to people with long-term physical or mental health conditions or disabilities. It is intended to help with everyday tasks and extra living costs.

In Worcester, 7.3% of working-age adults (5,045) are claiming Pip. The rate is identical in neighbouring West Worcestershire at 7.3% (4,167 claimants), whilst Droitwich & Evesham stands at 7% (4,387). Across England and Wales, the proportion of working-age adults claiming Pip ranges from one in 30 in some constituencies to more than one in six in others.

Nine constituencies have at least one in six working-age adults claiming Pip as of 31 July 2026. All nine are represented by Labour MPs, with Liverpool Walton having the highest rate at 19.3%, followed by Easington at 17.5%. Bristol Central has the lowest rate, represented by the Greens, with 10 Liberal Democrat-held constituencies among the next lowest rates.

How it is being reported

• Number of working-age adults claiming Pip in Worcestershire revealedPip is the main benefit paid to people with long-term physical or mental health conditions or disabilities.Worcester News · 15 Oct, 07:49
• Number of working-age adults claiming Pip in Worcestershire revealedPip is the main benefit paid to people with long-term physical or mental health conditions or disabilities.Malvern Gazette · 15 Oct, 07:49

In this story: Worcester · West Worcestershire · Droitwich & Evesham · Department of Work & Pensions · Liverpool Walton · Bristol Central

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