DWP Lists 26 Respiratory Conditions Eligible for £114 Weekly PIP Payment

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has published the complete list of 26 respiratory conditions that qualify for the weekly £114 Personal Independence Payment (PIP). This benefit provides essential financial assistance to millions across England and Wales.

As of April 2026, over 3.7 million claimants rely on PIP to help cover the additional costs associated with long-term disabilities, physical health conditions, or mental health difficulties. The payment is tax-free and not means-tested, designed to support individuals with daily living and mobility needs.

Eligibility is determined based on how a condition affects a person's life, not their employment status, savings, or other income. PIP consists of a daily living component and a mobility component. Applicants may qualify for one, both, or neither, depending on their assessment outcome.

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Earlier this year, the DWP updated its payment rates for 2026, adding 92 new conditions to the list of eligible conditions. This follows a 3.8% inflationary increase.

2026 PIP Payment Rates

Daily Living Component: Standard Rate: £76.70 per week; Enhanced Rate: £114.60 per week
Mobility Component: Standard Rate: £30.30 per week; Enhanced Rate: £80.00 per week

Those eligible for the maximum support—the enhanced rates for both components—will receive £194.60 per week, equivalent to £778.40 per four-week pay period. Those qualifying for the standard rates for both components will receive £107.00 per week, totalling £428.00 per four-week pay period.

According to the latest DWP figures, there were 3,926,015 PIP entitlement cases recorded across the country as of January 2026.