The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed a list of seven women's health conditions that could entitle claimants to a weekly payment of £194. The DWP pays Personal Independence Payment (PIP) to eligible individuals.
PIP is a disability and incapacity benefit, with the daily living component worth £114 per week and the mobility component worth £80 per week. This means successful claimants could receive up to £194 weekly.
PIP is tax-free and not affected by income or savings. It is paid every four weeks, and the amount is reviewed annually in April to mark the new tax year.
List of Eligible Conditions
The DWP has identified the following women's health conditions as qualifying for PIP:
- Ovarian cyst (benign)
- Ovary - cancer of
- Ovary, uterus, cervix, vagina, and vulva - Other diseases of / type not known
- Fibroids
- Endometriosis
- Endometrium (uterus / womb) - cancer of
- Cervix - cancer of
How PIP Payments Work
When your application is successful, the decision letter will include the date of your first payment and the usual day of the week you will be paid. It will also specify how long you will receive PIP and when your claim will be reviewed. If your payment date falls on a bank holiday, you will usually be paid before the holiday.
You may receive a top-up (called a disability premium) if you also get income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) or Housing Benefit. However, if you receive Constant Attendance Allowance, your daily living component of PIP will be reduced. Similarly, if you get War Pensioners' Mobility Supplement, you will not receive the mobility part of PIP.
