DWP shares most common conditions that can pay up to £737 a month

The DWP has revealed new data on Personal Independence Payments (PIP) claims dating up till October 2024. Separating claimants into the disabilities, conditions and illnesses that entitle them to the benefit, the department highlighted the top five conditions currently earning people up to £737 a month.

As of the end of October, the most common conditions, indirectly giving it the best application success rate too, are psychiatric disorders. This includes conditions like anxiety, psychotic disorders, PTSD and learning disabilities.

Currently, over 1.4million claimants receive PIP for psychiatric disorders, roughly 37% of people who claim the benefit. It’s worth noting that people may have multiple conditions and disorders listed on their application.

The second highest category is general musculoskeletal diseases making up a far less 20% of claimants. It includes issues like arthritis, chronic pain and even some genetic disorders like Marfan’s syndrome and osteogenesis imperfecta.

A total of 470,380 claimants receive the benefit for neurological diseases. This wide-ranging category spans from muscular dystrophy and head injuries to migraines and writer’s cramp, according to Mirror..

Regional musculoskeletal diseases make up 12% of successful claimants. This focuses on ailments affecting specific body parts like scoliosis, amputations and tennis elbow.

Finally, the fifth top group of conditions for PIP claimants, making up only 138,534 successful applications, or just 4% of total claimants, is respiratory diseases. Cystic fibrosis, asthma, lung transplants and pneumonia all form part of this group.

It’s vital to note that PIP benefits are not awarded or rejected based on your exact diagnosis. Some people can make