{"id":128515,"date":"2026-11-10T07:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-10T07:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/?p=128515"},"modified":"2026-11-10T00:35:41","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T00:35:41","slug":"dwp-names-24-respiratory-conditions-that-could-qualify-for-114-in-weekly-support","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/dwp-names-24-respiratory-conditions-that-could-qualify-for-114-in-weekly-support\/","title":{"rendered":"DWP Names 24 Respiratory Conditions That Could Qualify for \u00a3114 in Weekly Support"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

People living with 24 respiratory conditions<\/strong> could be eligible for weekly financial support of up to \u00a3114.80 through the UK’s Personal Independence Payment (PIP) scheme, according to newly released Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) figures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More Than 144,000 PIP Claims Involve Respiratory Conditions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to the Manchester Evening News<\/a><\/em>, the latest DWP statistics show that 144,732 PIP claims<\/a><\/strong> were associated with respiratory conditions in April 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The figures come as the overall number of people receiving the disability benefit passed four million. There were 4,010,098 PIP claimants in April<\/strong>, up from 3,926,015 in January, representing an increase of 84,083.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among respiratory conditions, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) accounts for the largest number of claims, with 92,337 recorded cases. Asthma ranks second, with 26,581 claims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other conditions, including cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis and pulmonary fibrosis, also feature in the government’s latest figures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Full List of 24 Respiratory Conditions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The DWP data identifies the following respiratory conditions and their associated PIP claim numbers as of April 2026:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Obstructive sleep apnoea<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Other or unspecified upper respiratory tract diseases<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • COPD, chronic bronchitis and emphysema<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Bronchiectasis<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Cystic fibrosis<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Asthma<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Extrinsic allergic alveolitis<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Fibrosing alveolitis<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Other or unspecified pulmonary fibrosis<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Asbestosis<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Coalworkers’ pneumoconiosis<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Other or unspecified pneumoconiosis<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Silicosis<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Granulomatous lung disease and pulmonary infiltration<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Sarcoidosis<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Empyema<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Other or unspecified pleural diseases<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Pleural effusion<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Pneumothorax<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Lung transplantation<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Heart and lung transplantation<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Pulmonary embolism<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Pneumonia<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Other or unspecified lower respiratory tract diseases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Having one of these conditions does not automatically guarantee eligibility. The DWP considers how a person’s illness affects their ability to manage everyday activities and mobility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    How Much Can Claimants Receive Through PIP?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    PIP is designed to help people with long-term health conditions or disabilities cover additional costs associated with daily living and getting around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The benefit is divided into two components, each with a standard and enhanced payment rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The daily living component pays:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Standard rate: \u00a376.55 per week.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Enhanced rate: \u00a3114.80 per week.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      The mobility component pays:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Standard rate: \u00a330.20 per week.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Enhanced rate: \u00a380.10 per week.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Claimants who qualify for both enhanced components can receive up to \u00a3194.90 per week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        PIP is not means-tested, meaning that employment, savings and other income do not automatically prevent someone from receiving payments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        What Are the Eligibility Rules?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        A respiratory diagnosis alone is not enough to secure an award. The DWP assesses how severely a condition affects specific daily living and mobility activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Applicants must generally demonstrate that they experience relevant difficulties on more than half of the days over a 12-month period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        The assessment focuses on practical limitations, such as preparing food, washing, dressing, communicating and moving around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        PIP is also not dependent on National Insurance contributions. New claims are generally available to people below State Pension age, while existing claimants may continue receiving support after reaching that age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        The latest April 2026 figures record 92,337 PIP claims for COPD and 26,581 for asthma, making them the two largest respiratory condition categories in the DWP data.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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