DWP: The conditions that qualify for extended PIP awards
Most PIP awards are for two years or less, with longer awards referred to as 'ongoing'. When this set period concludes, claimants must undergo another review to assess any changes in their circumstances, conditions, and the impact of their disability.
The outcome of this review determines their continued eligibility for the benefit and whether their rate should be increased or decreased. The DWP has revealed which categories of conditions typically receive longer awards initially and during reviews.
Between 2020 and 2025, 17% of people with respiratory diseases, including lung transplants, cystic fibrosis, asthma, and pulmonary embolus, received ongoing awards at their first application. During the same period, 13% of people with neurological diseases, such as multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, head injuries, and hydrocephalus, received ongoing awards at their first application.
Furthermore, 36% of people with neurological conditions transitioning from Disability Living Allowance (DLA) to PIP secured ongoing awards, reports Birmingham Live.
These include conditions such as osteoarthritis, chronic pain syndromes and complications from fractures.
The data suggested: "DLA reassessment claimants are more likely to receive ongoing awards than new claimants, across all disabling conditions."
40% of claimants were for psychiatric disorders, ranging from substance abuse to anxiety and dementia, while respiratory diseases account for just 4%.
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