DWP confirms 24 skin conditions that qualify for £114 weekly PIP

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed the full list of 24 skin conditions that qualify claimants for £114 weekly payments of Personal Independence Payment (PIP). According to the latest DWP data, released in September, there are 28,110 PIP claims for the various skin conditions. In total, more than four million people were claiming PIP as of April 2026, according to government figures.

Rise in PIP claimants

The newly released data shows an increase in the number of PIP claimants, up to 4,010,098 from 3,926,015 in January of this year. The disability benefit, paid out by the DWP, helps with some of the extra costs caused by long-term disability, ill-health or when people are approaching the end of their life due to a progressive disease.

As of April 2026, there were a total of 24 skin conditions that could make you eligible for a regular support payment given to people who need extra help with daily living tasks. PIP supports those who need help with daily living tasks, particularly people of State Pension age who want to maintain their independence at home.

How PIP is structured

The disability benefit is not a single flat rate but is instead divided into two parts based on how a claimant’s condition affects their independence. The daily living component covers the extra costs of managing everyday tasks. The standard rate is set at £76.55 per week, while the enhanced rate provides £114.80. The mobility component addresses the challenges of getting around. The base rate for this component is £30.20, with an increased level of £80.10.

By qualifying for the enhanced daily living rate and a portion of the mobility support, eligible claimants can see their weekly total reach the £187 mark, totalling £748 per month. Eligibility for PIP is not determined by National Insurance contributions and it's not means-tested, meaning that even if you're employed, have savings, or are receiving other benefits, you can still qualify for the payments to help you with daily living tasks.

Full list of qualifying skin conditions

PIP is not automatic, and the DWP will assess how difficult claimants with the condition find daily living and mobility tasks. According to the DWP, to get PIP you must experience difficulty with tasks most of the time, meaning you expect to have difficulty more than half of the days over a 12-month period.

Below is the full list of qualifying skin conditions and the amount of associated claims as of April 2026, according to the DWP: