People with gastrointestinal health issues may be eligible to receive up to £749.80 every four weeks from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Recent data from the DWP indicates that more than 36,000 individuals in the UK are currently claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP) for such conditions.
Individuals who have long-term physical or mental health conditions or disabilities may qualify for PIP, regardless of their employment status or other benefits they receive. The amount awarded weekly is based on the level of difficulty experienced in everyday tasks and mobility. For those eligible for the highest payments, they could receive between £29.20 and £187.45 weekly, translating to £116.80 to £749.80 monthly, as PIP payments are distributed every four weeks.
Many potential claimants may hesitate to apply for PIP due to uncertainty about the eligibility of their condition. However, it is crucial to understand that the impact of the condition on daily life determines the financial support granted. The DWP recognizes various gastrointestinal disabilities as qualifying conditions for PIP, including diseases of the stomach, oesophagus, duodenum, colon, small bowel, rectum, anus, congenital disorders of the GI tract, and other gastrointestinal tract diseases. Qualifying illnesses also encompass Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), abdominal hernias, and benign tumors of the gastrointestinal tract.
PIP consists of two components: the daily living and mobility elements. Eligibility for the daily living part of PIP is based on the need for assistance with specific tasks, while the mobility component is for those requiring aid with mobility-related challenges. It is not mandatory to have a physical disability to qualify for the mobility component; cognitive or mental health conditions affecting mobility may also make one eligible, such as anxiety.
The DWP assesses the difficulty individuals face in daily living and mobility tasks, considering factors like supervision needed, ability to follow a journey, and more. To initiate a claim, individuals can reach out to the DWP, with application details available on GOV.UK. For support in understanding or applying for PIP, resources such as easy read guides, assistance from Citizens Advice, and PIP video guides with British Sign Language are available.
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