26 common medical conditions that could qualify you for £737 a month in PIP

People with common medical conditions are set for a boost next year as benefits rise by 6.7%. The increase was announced earlier this week and will take effect from April 2024.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) pays personal independence payments (PIP) to around 3.2m people every year. Those living with a long-term illness, mental health condition, or physical or learning disability are eligible for the money which is paid every four weeks.

PIP is set to rise by 6.7% in April 2024 along with other common benefits including universal credit, DLA, and attendance allowance. You can read the new rates for benefits here. To get the latest money stories straight to your inbox twice a week sign up to our newsletter here.

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The increase will see PIP go from around £691 a month to around £737. Here are the new PIP rates from April 2024. It is important to note that although these are weekly rates PIP is actually paid every four weeks.

Daily living part:

Lower: rising from £68.10 to £72.66

Higher: rising from £101.75 to £108.57

Mobility part:

Lower: rising from £26.90 to £28.70

Higher: rising from £71 to £75.76

Here are 26 of the most common health conditions that often qualify claimants for PIP:

Diseases of the oesophagus, stomach, and duodenum

• Hiatus hernia/gastroesophageal reflux disease/reflux oesophagitis
• Oesophageal varices
• Oesophagus, stomach and duodenum – other diseases of/type not known
• Peptic ulcer (gastric and duodenal)/gastritis
• Coeliac disease
• Small bowel – other diseases of/type not known

Inflammatory bowel disease

• Crohn’s disease
• Ulcerative colitis

Diseases of the colon

• Colon – other diseases of/type not known
• Constipation
• Diverticular disease/diverticulitis

Diseases of the rectum and anus

• Anorectal abscess
• Fistula in anus
• Haemorrhoids
• Rectal prolapse
• Rectum/anus – other diseases of/type not known
• Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
• Benign tumours of the gastrointestinal tract
• Abdominal hernias
• Hernia

Congenital disorders of the GI tract

• Cleft lip
• Cleft lip with cleft palate
• Hirschprung disease
• Tracheo-oesophageal fistula/atresia

Other diseases of the gastrointestinal tract

• Attention to artificial opening colostomy/ileostomy/ stoma – no underlying diagnosis
• Gastrointestinal tract – other diseases of/type not known

Would-be PIP claimants are assessed by an independent healthcare professional to help the DWP determine the level of support you need. Face-to-face consultations for health-related benefits are carried out but they could also be done via video calls, telephone, and paper-based assessments. You won’t have any choice which way you’re assessed as it’s up to the health professional and the DWP. You can find out more about DWP PIP assessments here.