PIP alert as people with 1 of 87 conditions could receive up to £738 a month – full list

People with certain medical conditions could be eligible to receive up to £738 a month from the Department for Work and Pensions ().

Over 1.1 million adults across Great Britain are currently receiving support through the Personal Independence Payment () for more than 85 musculoskeletal conditions, according to the latest figures.

Musculoskeletal conditions involve injuries or disorders that affect the body’s movement, such as muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, discs, and blood vessels.

Individuals aged 16 to age (currently 66) may be eligible for PIP if their condition limits their ability to work or carry out daily activities. Those whose symptoms significantly hinder their ability to work may also qualify for ‘new style’ Employment and Support Allowance (ESA).

PIP claims range from £28.70 to £184.30 per week, meaning successful applicants could receive between £114.80 and £737.20 every four-week pay period.

PIP claimants with musculoskeletal conditions

PIP is designed to assist individuals with daily living and mobility needs, and supports a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions.

Here is a list of 87 conditions that could be eligible for PIP support. However, this list is not exhaustive. If your condition is not included, it does not mean you are ineligible – PIP awards are based on how your condition impacts your daily life, rather than the specific diagnosis.

• Musculoskeletal Conditions – General
• Osteoarthritis
• Osteoarthritis of Hip
• Osteoarthritis of Knee
• Osteoarthritis of other single joint
• Primary generalised Osteoarthritis
• Chronic pain syndrome
• Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)
• Fibromyalgia
• Pain syndromes – Chronic – Other / type not known
• Inflammatory arthritis
• Ankylosing spondylitis
• Arthritis – Psoriatic
• Arthritis – Reactive
• Inflammatory arthritis – Other / type not known
• Juvenile chronic arthritis (Still’s disease)
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Crystal deposition disorders
• Crystal deposition disorders – Other / type not known
• Gout
• Pseudogout
• Osteonecrosis and osteochondritis
• Osteochondritis
• Osteonecrosis
• Metabolic and endocrine disorders
• Osteomalacia
• Osteoporosis
• Other metabolic and endocrine disorders of musculoskeletal system
• Paget’s disease
• Rickets
• Genetic disorders, dysplasias and malformations
• Achondroplasia
• Epiphyseal dysplasia – multiple
• Genetic disorders, dysplasias and malformations – Other / type not known
• Hereditary multiple exostosis (diaphyseal aclasis)
• Hypermobility syndrome
• Marfan’s syndrome
• Osteogenesis imperfecta
• Benign tumours of bone
• Tumours of bone – benign
• Fracture complications
• Compartment syndrome (Volkmann’s ischaemia)
• Fracture complications – Other / type not known
• Sudek’s atrophy
• Other generalised musculoskeletal conditions
• Generalised musculoskeletal disease – Other / type not known
• Musculoskeletal Conditions – Regional
• Shoulder disorders
• Adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder)
• Rotator cuff disorder
• Shoulder disorders – Other / type not known
• Shoulder instability
• Elbow disorders
• Elbow disorders – Other / type not known
• Golfers elbow (medial epicondylitis)
• Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis)
• Wrist and hand disorders
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Dupuytren’s contracture
• Tendon lesions
• Tenosynovitis
• Wrist and hand disorders – Other / type not known
• Neck disorders
• Cervical disc lesion
• Cervical spondylosis
• Neck disorders – Other / type not known
• Whiplash injury
• Non-specific back pain
• Back pain – Non-specific (mechanical)
• Specific back pain
• Back pain – Specific – Other / type not known
• Kyphosis
• Lumbar disc lesion
• Lumbar spondylosis (OA spine)
• Schuermann’s disease
• Scoliosis
• Spinal stenosis
• Spondylolisthesis
• Hip disorders
• Dislocation of the hip – congenital
• Hip disorders – Other / type not known
• Perthes disease
• Slipped upper femoral epiphysis
• Knee disorders
• Bursitis
• Chondromalacia patellae
• Knee disorders – Other / type not known
• Ligamentous instability of knee
• Meniscal lesions
• Osgood schlatters disease
• Osteochondritis dissecans
• Patellar dislocation – Recurrent
• Ankle and foot disorders
• Ankle and foot disorders – Other / type not known
• Club foot (talipes)
• Fore foot pain (Metatarsalgia)
• Hallux valgus /rigidus
• Amputations
• Amputation – Lower limb(s)
• Amputation – Upper limb(s)
• Amputations – Upper and Lower limb/s
• Injuries/fracture/Dislocation
• Abdomen – Injuries/Fracture/Dislocation of
• Lower limb – Injuries/Fracture/Dislocation of
• Multiple – Injuries/Fracture/Dislocation
• Pelvis – Injuries/Fracture/Dislocation of
• Spine – Injuries/Fracture/Dislocation of
• Thorax – Injury/Fracture/Dislocation of
• Upper limb – Injury/Fracture/Dislocation of
• Other regional musculoskeletal disease
• Musculoskeletal disease – Regional / Localised – Other / type not known

Who might be eligible for PIP?

To be eligible for PIP, people must have a health condition or disability where they have had difficulties with daily living or getting around (or both), and expect these difficulties to continue for at least 12 months.

People usually need to have lived in the UK for at least two of the last three years and be in the country when they apply.

There are different rules for those who are terminally ill, allowing them to receive PIP faster and at the highest rate.

The uses a PIP assessment to determine eligibility, scoring how much a person’s condition affects their ability to carry out certain tasks.

Claimants will undergo an assessment by an independent healthcare professional, who will help the decide the appropriate level of financial support, if any, for PIP.

Face-to-face consultations are available, alongside options for video calls, telephone assessments, and paper-based assessments. It’s important to note that the healthcare professional and the will determine the most suitable assessment method for each individual claimant.

What are the PIP rates?

There are two components to PIP. A daily living part for those who need help with everyday tasks, and a mobility part for those who need help moving around.

Each comes with two rates – a standard rate and an enhanced rate. Whether people get one or both parts and how much they get depends on how difficult they find certain tasks, and people can apply even if they’re working, have savings, or are already receiving other benefits.

The standard and enhanced payment rates for PIP are as follows:

Daily living tasks

• Standard rate – £72.65.
• Enhanced rate – £108.55.

Mobility tasks

• Standard rate – £28.70
• Enhanced rate – £75.75.

This means those entitled to the full rate can currently receive up to £184.30 a week, which translates to around £737.20 a month.

How much will PIP increase in 2025?

In line with last September’s inflation rate, PIP rates will increase by 1.7% in April. The new rates for both components will be:

Daily living tasks

• Standard rate – £73.90 a week
• Enhanced rate – £110.40 a week

Mobility tasks

• Standard rate – £29.20 a week
• Enhanced rate – £77.05 a week.

How to claim PIP?

People should claim the PIP new claims helpline on 0800 917 2222 to start a new application. They will then receive a form that will ask about the condition. After the form is returned, the claimant may have to undergo an assessment.