Brits who suffer with asthma and 23 other health conditions are being urged to check if they could be owed hundreds of pounds from the government . Brits who suffer from conditions affecting the respiratory system that impact their everyday lives could be eligible for a payment of up to £172 per week from the Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP ). The DWP payment could be a welcome boost for those struggling with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.
Data released by the DWP has shown an increase in the number of people claiming support for a list of conditions affecting the respiratory system. 24 conditions are listed with 2.9 million people across the UK claiming support through Personal Independence Payments ( PIP) as of the end of January this year.
Eligibility is split into Daily living and Mobility with payments ranging from £26.90 to £172.75 each week.
PIP is paid every four weeks with eligible Brits receiving payments between £107.60 and £691 each period. To qualify for PIP you generally need to have lived in the UK for at least two of the last three years and be residing in the country when you apply for support.
To qualify you must have a health condition which has led to difficulties with daily living or getting around for three months and expect these difficulties to continue for at least twelve months. If you need help completing daily tasks such as preparing or cooking food or moving around outside the home, then you may consider applying for support. Below.
