Overview

• Personal Independence Payment claimants rose 2% to more than 3.7 million in early 2025, driven by 210,000 new applications between January and April.
• Seventeen per cent of respiratory disease claimants secured ongoing awards lasting more than two years, compared with 13% for neurological conditions.
• Thirty-six per cent of neurological cases transitioning from Disability Living Allowance to PIP obtained ongoing support, a higher share than first-time applicants.
• Psychiatric disorders account for 40% of successful PIP claims but have the lowest proportion of multi-year awards.
• The DWP published a 40-page easy-read guide to help applicants navigate claim procedures and assessments.