People with gastrointestinal health issues may qualify for financial support from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), receiving up to £749.80 every four weeks. Recent data from the DWP indicates that over 36,000 individuals in the UK are currently receiving Personal Independence Payment (PIP) for such conditions.
Individuals with long-term physical or mental health conditions, including disabilities, may be eligible for PIP regardless of their employment status or receipt of other benefits. The amount granted depends on the level of difficulty faced in daily activities and mobility. Eligible individuals could receive between £29.20 and £187.45 per week, equating to £116.80 to £749.80 per month, with payments made every four weeks.
Although some people may hesitate to apply for PIP due to uncertainty about eligibility, it is essential to note that the impact of the condition on daily life determines the level of financial assistance provided. The DWP recognizes various gastrointestinal disabilities, including diseases of the stomach, oesophagus, duodenum, colon, small bowel, inflammatory bowel disease, rectum, anus, congenital disorders of the GI tract, and other gastrointestinal conditions. Qualifying ailments also encompass Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), abdominal hernias, and benign tumors of the gastrointestinal tract.
PIP consists of two components: daily living and mobility. Eligibility for the daily living part is based on the need for assistance with specified tasks, while the mobility component considers challenges in physical movement, including those arising from cognitive or mental health issues like anxiety.
To apply for PIP, individuals can contact the DWP or find application details on GOV.UK. For assistance with the process, resources such as easy-read guides, support from Citizens Advice, and PIP video guides with British Sign Language are available.
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