25 Skin Conditions That Qualify for £114 Weekly PIP Payment

The Department for Work and Pensions has revealed that thousands of people with certain skin conditions are receiving Personal Independence Payment, with 25 conditions included in the latest figures. Government data shows there were 27,391 PIP claims linked to the various skin conditions recorded in April 2026. Across all health conditions, more than four million people were receiving PIP at the time.

How PIP Works

PIP is designed to help people meet some of the additional costs associated with a long-term illness or disability. The benefit can help those who have difficulty carrying out everyday activities or getting around, and eligibility is based on how a person's condition affects their ability to live independently rather than simply on their diagnosis.

The payment consists of two separate components: daily living and mobility. The daily living element is intended to cover extra costs associated with everyday activities. The standard rate is currently £76.55 per week, while the enhanced rate is £114.80 per week.

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Meanwhile, the mobility component is available at either £30.20 or £80.10 per week, depending on the level of support required. Someone receiving the enhanced daily living rate alongside mobility support could receive around £187 per week, which works out at approximately £748 over a four-week month.

Eligibility and Conditions

Importantly, PIP is not means-tested and does not depend on National Insurance contributions. This means people can potentially qualify even if they are working, have savings or receive other benefits. However, having one of the listed skin conditions does not automatically mean a person will receive PIP. The DWP looks at how the condition affects an individual's ability to carry out specific daily living and mobility activities.

Claimants generally need to show that they have difficulties with relevant activities for the majority of the time. The DWP states that the difficulties must be expected to affect the person on more than half of the days during a 12-month period.

Full List of 25 Skin Conditions and Claim Numbers

The latest figures highlight the range of skin conditions associated with PIP claims, but the actual level of support awarded depends on the individual circumstances and the impact of the condition on their daily life. Here is the full list of the 25 skin conditions recorded in the DWP data, together with the number of PIP claims associated with each condition as of April 2026.