What types of disabilities are more likely to receive ongoing PIP awards in the UK?

Respiratory and neurological conditions, such as lung transplants, cystic fibrosis, and multiple sclerosis, are more likely to receive ongoing PIP awards compared to other disability categories.

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Disability Benefits Awarded Differently Across Conditions

Q: How do psychiatric disorders fare in terms of ongoing PIP awards in the UK?

Psychiatric disorders, which account for 40% of successful PIP claims, have the lowest proportion of ongoing awards, both for new claimants and those transitioning from the previous Disability Living Allowance (DLA) system.

Q: Are claimants undergoing DLA reassessment more likely to receive continuing PIP awards in the UK?

Yes, the data shows that claimants undergoing DLA reassessment to transfer to PIP were more likely to receive continuing awards across all disabling conditions, compared to new PIP applicants.

28 Jul

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Summary

17% of respiratory disease claimants receive ongoing PIP awards
13% of neurological disease claimants receive ongoing PIP awards
Psychiatric disorders have the lowest proportion of ongoing PIP awards

Disability Benefits Awarded Differently Across Conditions

According to recent data from the UK's Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), the likelihood of receiving a long-term "ongoing" Personal Independence Payment (PIP) award varies significantly based on the claimant's disability or medical condition.

Between 2020 and 2025, 17% of people with respiratory diseases such as lung transplants, cystic fibrosis, and pulmonary embolism received ongoing PIP awards at their initial application. For those with neurological conditions like multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, and head injuries, the figure was 13%.

In contrast, psychiatric disorders - which account for 40% of all successful PIP claims - had the lowest proportion of ongoing awards, both for new claimants and those transitioning from the previous Disability Living Allowance (DLA) system.

The data also showed that claimants undergoing DLA reassessment to transfer to PIP were more likely to receive continuing awards across all disabling conditions, compared to new PIP applicants.

Overall, the DWP's findings highlight the disparities in how different disability categories are evaluated for long-term PIP benefits, with respiratory and neurological conditions faring better than psychiatric disorders.

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