19 PIP health conditions that could get you up to £737 | Personal Finance | Finance

New figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) reveal that over 3.5 million people across Great Britain are now claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP).

The DWP‘s statistics also show that 250,000 new PIP claims were filed in England and Wales in the three months leading up to April – marking the highest level of applications since the benefit was introduced in 2013. Just over a third of cases (36%) received the maximum award, which amounts to £737.20 every four-week payment period.

PIP supports more than 500 health conditions, but this list is not exhaustive and includes an ‘unknown’ category. A successful PIP claim can provide between £28.70 and £184.30 each week in additional financial aid.

As the benefit is paid every four weeks, this totals between £114.80 and £737.20 per payment period, according to the Daily Record.

Receiving PIP can also result in further assistance with housing costs, Council Tax, other benefits, and reduced fares on public transport.

Disabling conditions recorded by DWP

The main disability categories encompass a total of 547 conditions. This list provides an overview of the conditions, disorders and diseases that the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) recognises as the primary disabilities being claimed for.

• Haematological Disease
• Infectious disease
• Malignant disease
• Metabolic disease
• Psychiatric disorders
• Neurological disease
• Visual disease
• Hearing disorders
• Cardiovascular disease
• Gastrointestinal disease
• Diseases of the liver, gallbladder, biliary tract
• Skin disease
• Musculoskeletal disease (general)
• Musculoskeletal disease (regional)
• Autoimmune disease (connective tissue disorders)
• Genitourinary disease
• Endocrine disease
• Respiratory disease
• Multisystem and extremes of age
• Diseases of the immune system
• Total number of PIP claimants – 3,544,042

Who might qualify for PIP ?

To qualify for PIP, you must have a health condition or disability where you:

• Have had difficulties with daily living or mobility (or both) for three months.
• Expect these difficulties to continue for at least nine months.

Typically, you need to have resided in the UK for at least two of the past three years and be in the country when you apply.

In addition to the above, if your condition requires or results in needing help with any of the following, you should consider applying for PIP.

• preparing, cooking or eating food
• managing your medication
• washing, bathing or using the toilet
• dressing and undressing
• engaging and communicating with other people
• reading and understanding written information
• making decisions about money
• planning a journey or following a route
• moving around

The DWP will assess how challenging you find daily living and mobility tasks. They will examine each task based on:

• whether you can do it safely
• how long it takes you
• how often your condition affects this activity
• whether you need help to do it, from a person or using extra equipment

How is PIP paid?

PIP is typically paid every four weeks, unless you’re terminally ill, in which case it’s paid weekly. The payments are made directly into your bank, building society or credit union account.

PIP payment rates for 2024/25

An assessment is required to determine the level of financial assistance you’ll receive, and your rate will be regularly reviewed to ensure you’re receiving the appropriate support. Payments are made every four weeks.

PIP consists of two components:

Whether you receive one or both of these, and how much you get, depends on the severity of your condition.

The following amounts will be paid per week depending on your circumstances:.

Daily living

• Standard rate: £72.65

• Enhanced rate: £108.55

Mobility

• Standard rate: £28.70

• Enhanced rate: £75.75

Assessment process

You’ll be assessed by an independent healthcare professional to help the DWP determine the level of financial support, if any, you need for PIP.

Face-to-face consultations for health-related benefits are offered alongside video calls, telephone and paper-based assessments – it’s important to note that the health professional and DWP decide which type of assessment is best suited for each claimant.

How can you apply for PIP?

To make a new claim, get in touch with the DWP. All the necessary information for application can be found on the GOV.UK website here.

Before you call, you will need:

• your contact details

• your date of birth

• your National Insurance number – this is on letters about tax, pensions and benefits

• your bank or building society account number and sort code

• your doctor or health worker’s name, address and telephone number

• dates and addresses for any time you’ve spent abroad, in a care home or hospital