Overview
- The Department for Work and Pensions published condition-by-condition lists on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, naming 26 respiratory, 46 mental health and 35 heart and vascular conditions that can qualify for PIP.
- The lists sit alongside the DWP’s January 2026 rate update that set weekly payments at £76.70 and £114.60 for the daily living component and £30.30 and £80.00 for the mobility component.
- Official DWP statistics cited in the coverage show 3,926,015 PIP entitlement cases as of January 2026 and identify 1,804,025 claimants in 12 condition categories who have awards of five years or longer.
- The published PIP Handbook guidance emphasises that awards are decided on the effect a condition has on daily living and mobility, that award lengths vary by individual circumstances, and that most awards will be regularly reviewed.
- Claimants and advisers are advised to supply up-to-date medical evidence and note contact dates for possible backdating, and the clearer lists may help people judge likely eligibility and reduce uncertainty during claims and reviews.