People with gastrointestinal health issues may qualify for up to £749.80 every four weeks from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). The most recent data from the DWP indicates that more than 36,000 individuals in the UK are receiving Personal Independence Payment (PIP) for such ailments.
Eligibility for PIP is based on having a long-term physical or mental health condition or disability. Even if you are employed or receiving other benefits, you may still be eligible, and the amount you receive depends on the difficulty you face in everyday tasks and mobility. This news comes following reports that DWP state pensioners could receive an additional £352 without any cost.
Individuals eligible for the highest PIP payments could receive between £29.20 and £187.45 weekly, totaling £116.80 to £749.80 monthly, with payments issued every four weeks. Despite concerns about qualifying conditions, it is essential to note that the impact of the condition on daily life determines the level of financial assistance provided.
The DWP identifies various gastrointestinal disabilities as qualifying conditions for PIP, including diseases of the stomach, oesophagus, duodenum, colon, small bowel, rectum, anus, congenital disorders of the GI tract, and other gastrointestinal tract diseases. Conditions like Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), abdominal hernias, and benign tumors of the gastrointestinal tract are also considered.
PIP consists of two components: daily living and mobility. You may be eligible for the daily living part if you need assistance with certain tasks, and the mobility component if you require help with mobility-related issues. It is not mandatory to have a physical disability to qualify for the mobility component; cognitive or mental health conditions that affect mobility may also make you eligible.
To start a new PIP claim, contact the DWP, and all necessary application information can be found on GOV.UK. If you require assistance understanding or applying for PIP, you can access easy read guides, seek help from Citizens Advice, or watch PIP video guides with British Sign Language for support.
