There are 24 main respiratory conditions including asthma being supported by the DWP
New figures from the Department for Work and Pensions show that at the end of April, 2022 there were 3 million people across the UK claiming support through Personal Independence Payments , with just over one in three claimants receiving the highest level of award.
Assessment award rates vary by disabling condition and a PIP claimant’s main disabling condition is recorded during their assessment in over 99% of cases, reports the DWP.Cystic FibrosisDisease of the pleuraLower respiratory tract - Other diseases of / type not known We also have a dedicated PIP section on the Daily Record website which offers help in understanding the process from start to finish and includes questions on the form, what happens during an assessment and a comprehensive breakdown of the questions you will need to answer - these and more can be found here.If you need extra help because of an illness, disability or mental health condition you could be eligible for PIP.
In addition to what we have outlined above if you get or need help with any of the following because of your condition, you should consider applying for PIP - or Adult Disability Payment, depending on where you live.The DWP will assess how difficult you find daily living and mobility tasks. For each task they will look at:
Face-to-face consultations for health-related benefits are offered alongside video calls, telephone and paper-based assessments - it's important to be aware that there is no choice here, it's up to the health professional and DWP.
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