DWP Lists 24 Skin Conditions Eligible for £114 Weekly Payment
DWP confirms full list of skin conditions qualifying households for £114 a week
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The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has released a list of 24 skin conditions qualifying for the Personal Independence Payment (PIP), which provides up to £114.60 weekly. This benefit supports over 3.7 million claimants in England and Wales with additional costs related to long-term health issues.
- 01The Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a tax-free, non-means-tested benefit available to individuals aged 16 and over with long-term health conditions.
- 02The DWP has updated its payment rates for 2026, with the enhanced rate for daily living set at £114.60 per week.
- 03Claimants can receive PIP while working or studying, and eligibility is based on the difficulties faced in daily tasks.
- 04Eczema (dermatitis) has the highest number of claimants at 1,440, while conditions like psoriasis and leg ulcers also have significant claimant numbers.
- 05To initiate a claim, individuals must contact the DWP at 0800 917 2222 to receive the necessary form for assessment.
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The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed a full list of 24 skin conditions that qualify for the Personal Independence Payment (PIP), a crucial financial aid for individuals with long-term disabilities. As of January 2026, over 3.7 million people in England and Wales rely on PIP to help cover additional costs associated with their health conditions. The benefit, which is tax-free and non-means-tested, offers support for daily living needs and includes a daily living component and a mobility component. The updated payment rates for 2026 show that the enhanced rate for daily living is £114.60 per week. Conditions eligible for PIP include eczema, psoriasis, and dermatitis, among others, with the highest number of claimants for eczema (dermatitis) at 1,440. To claim, individuals can call the DWP at 0800 917 2222 to receive the necessary form titled 'How your disability affects you'.
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This financial support can significantly alleviate the burden of additional costs for individuals managing chronic skin conditions.
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