DWP Lists 46 Mental Health Conditions Eligible for PIP Benefits

More than 1.5 million Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claims are now linked to mental health conditions, according to the latest Department for Work and Pensions figures. The DWP has published a list of 46 mental health conditions that may qualify people for the benefit, with the enhanced daily living rate currently worth up to £114.80 a week.

Number of PIP Claims for Mental Health Conditions

Government statistics released last week show there were 1,559,482 PIP claims for mental health conditions, while the total number of people receiving the benefit reached 4,010,098 in April 2026, up from 3,926,015 at the start of the year.

PIP helps people with the extra costs of living with a long-term physical or mental health condition, illness or terminal diagnosis. It operates through two separate components based on how a claimant's condition impacts their independence.

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Daily Living and Mobility Components

The daily living element covers additional expenses associated with managing routine activities, paying £76.55 weekly at the standard level or £114.80 at the enhanced tier. For those struggling with movement, the mobility component offers £30.20 at the basic rate, rising to £80.10 for more severe difficulties. Claimants who qualify for both the enhanced daily living payment and mobility support can receive up to £187 weekly, equivalent to £748 each month.

PIP is intended to help people of State Pension age who need extra support to continue living independently in their own homes. The benefit is not based on National Insurance contributions and is not means-tested, meaning eligibility is not affected by your income, savings, employment status or whether you claim other benefits.

Assessment and Eligibility Criteria

However, meeting these criteria does not guarantee an award, as all claims must go through the DWP's assessment process before a decision is made. The DWP conducts assessments examining how challenging claimants find daily living and mobility tasks. To qualify for PIP, applicants must show that they have experienced difficulties with daily living or mobility activities on the majority of days over a 12-month period. In most cases, this means their condition affects them for more than half the days during that time.

The benefit is intended to provide financial support for people whose condition makes everyday life more challenging. Among mental health conditions, mixed anxiety and depressive disorders account for the highest number of PIP claims, with 435,330 people receiving support.

Most Common Qualifying Conditions

Autism is the second most common qualifying condition, with 227,526 claims, followed by learning disabilities (149,464) and ADHD (100,207). Depressive disorder accounts for 93,364 claims, while schizophrenia is linked to 83,048 awards. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with 66,816 claims, alongside 58,338 for personality disorders and 57,088 for bipolar affective disorder. Other conditions included in the DWP data are dementia (14,755 claims), obsessive compulsive disorder (12,343), and eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa (5,231).