The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has identified 87 medical conditions that could qualify you for a weekly support payment of up to £110 via the Personal Independence Payment (PIP). This benefit is designed to provide additional assistance with everyday tasks.
PIP is a disability benefit granted to individuals with enduring physical or mental health conditions, disabilities, or learning difficulties. It’s particularly beneficial for those of State Pension age who wish to preserve their independence at home.
These payments are not means-tested and are tax-free. During the 2025/26 financial year, recipients will receive either £73.90 or £110.40 each week, depending on the level of support required.
Payments are typically made every four weeks, meaning eligible claimants will receive either £295.60 or £441.60 per pay period, reports the Manchester Evening News. This follows an increase in PIP rates, along with other benefits, by 1.7 per cent in April in line with inflation, aimed at helping households manage rising living costs.
According to the latest data released by the DWP on 17 June, there were a record 3.74 million people in England and Wales claiming PIP as of April this year.
What exactly is Personal Independence Payment (PIP)?
Personal Independence Payments (PIP) are designed to support individuals grappling with long-term illnesses, mental health issues, or physical or learning disabilities. The great thing about PIP is that it’s not contingent on National Insurance contributions and isn’t means-tested. This means you can still be eligible for these payments – aimed at assisting with everyday tasks – even if you’re gainfully employed, have savings tucked away, or are already receiving other benefits.
PIP is made up of two components: a daily living rate and a mobility rate. You might qualify for one or both of these payments simultaneously, and there is a standard and enhanced rate.
How much does PIP amount to?
Here are the latest weekly rates, but remember, PIP is paid out every four weeks:
- Daily living component: £73.90 (lower weekly rate) or £110.40 (higher weekly rate)
- Mobility component: £29.20 (lower weekly rate) or £77.05 (higher weekly rate)
If you’re eligible for both the enhanced daily living and enhanced mobility components, you’ll find yourself £749.80 richer every four weeks. If you qualify for both the standard daily living and standard mobility components, you’ll pocket £412.40 every four weeks.
Full list of musculoskeletal conditions
As reported by the Daily Record, there are 87 musculoskeletal conditions that make the cut for PIP support. This aid can assist with daily living, mobility needs, or a mix of both.
It’s crucial to remember that this list isn’t comprehensive, so if your condition isn’t listed, don’t be deterred from submitting a claim. The PIP award is determined by the impact of your condition on you, rather than the condition itself.
Here is the complete list:
- Osteoarthritis of Hip
- Osteoarthritis of Knee
- Osteoarthritis of other single joint
- Primary generalised Osteoarthritis
- Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)
- Fibromyalgia
- Pain syndromes – Chronic – Other/type not known
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Arthritis – Psoriatic
- Arthritis – Reactive
- Inflammatory arthritis – Other/type not known
- Juvenile chronic arthritis (Still’s disease).
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Crystal deposition disorders – Other/type not known
- Gout
- Pseudogout
- Osteochondritis
- Osteonecrosis
- Osteomalacia
- Osteoporosis
- Other metabolic and endocrine disorders of musculoskeletal system
- Paget’s disease
- Rickets
- Achondroplasia
- Epiphyseal dysplasia – multiple
- Genetic disorders, dysplasias and malformations – Other/type not known
- Hereditary multiple exostosis (diaphyseal aclasis)
- Hypermobility syndrome
- Marfan’s syndrome
- Osteogenesis imperfecta
- Tumours of bone – benign
- Compartment syndrome (Volkmann’s ischaemia)
- Fracture complications – Other/type not known
- Sudek’s atrophy
- Generalised musculoskeletal disease – Other/type not known
- Adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder)
- Rotator cuff disorder
- Shoulder disorders – Other/type not known
- Shoulder instability
- Elbow disorders – Other/type not known
- Golfers elbow (medial epicondylitis)
- Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis)
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Dupuytren’s contracture
- Tendon lesions
- Tenosynovitis
- Wrist and hand disorders – Other/type not known
- Cervical disc lesion
- Cervical spondylosis
- Neck disorders – Other/type not known
- Whiplash injury
- Back pain – Non specific (mechanical)
- Back pain – Specific – Other/type not known
- Kyphosis
- Lumbar disc lesion
- Lumbar spondylosis (OA spine)
- Schuermann’s disease
- Scoliosis
- Spinal stenosis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Dislocation of the hip – congenital
- Hip disorders – Other/type not known
- Perthes disease
- Slipped upper femoral epiphysis
- Bursitis
- Chondromalacia patellae
- Knee disorders – Other/type not known
- Ligamentous instability of knee
- Meniscal lesions
- Osgood schlatters disease
- Osteochondritis dissecans
- Patellar dislocation – Recurrent
- Ankle and foot disorders – Other/type not known
- Club foot (talipes)
- Fore foot pain (Metatarsalgia)
- Hallux valgus /rigidus
- Amputation – Lower limb(s)
- Amputation – Upper limb(s)
- Amputations – Upper and Lower limb/s
- Abdomen – Injuries/Fracture/Dislocation of
- Lower limb – Injuries/Fracture/Dislocation of
- Multiple – Injuries/Fracture/Dislocation
- Pelvis – Injuries/Fracture/Dislocation of
- Spine – Injuries/Fracture/Dislocation of
- Thorax – Injury/Fracture/Dislocation of
- Upper limb – Injury/Fracture/Dislocation of
- Musculoskeletal disease – Regional/Localised – Other/type not known
The PIP assessment establishes the level of help you need and the amount of money you’re entitled to. Assessments can take place face-to-face, via video call, over the phone, or through paper-based evaluations. To apply for PIP and gather more information, visit the Gov.uk website.
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