DWP Confirms 25 Stomach and Intestinal Conditions That Could Qualify for £748 Monthly Payment
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed 25 stomach and intestinal conditions linked to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claims, with eligible people potentially receiving financial support worth up to £748 per month.
Latest DWP figures show there are currently 40,458 PIP claims associated with these gastrointestinal conditions.
PIP Support for Stomach and Intestinal Conditions
People living with certain stomach or intestinal conditions may qualify for PIP if their health problems affect their ability to carry out everyday activities or move around independently.
The benefit can provide payments of up to around £187 per week depending on the level of support awarded.
PIP rates increased by 3.8% in April following the annual benefits uprating.
Importantly, eligibility is not based solely on having a particular diagnosis. The DWP assesses how a person’s condition affects their daily life, independence and ability to complete routine activities.
How Much PIP Can Claimants Receive?
PIP is divided into two components rather than being paid at one fixed rate.
Daily Living Component
The daily living element is intended to help people who need assistance with everyday activities.
The current weekly rates are:
- Standard rate: £76.55
- Enhanced rate: £114.80
Mobility Component
The mobility component supports people who experience difficulties travelling or getting around.
The weekly rates are:
- Standard rate: £30.20
- Enhanced rate: £80.10
Depending on the combination of components awarded, some eligible claimants can receive payments reaching approximately £187 per week, equivalent to around £748 over four weeks.
25 Stomach and Intestinal Conditions Linked to PIP Claims
According to DWP figures, the following gastrointestinal conditions currently account for 40,458 PIP claims:
- Hiatus hernia / gastroesophageal reflux disease / reflux oesophagitis – 1,537
- Oesophageal varices – 58
- Oesophagus, stomach and duodenum – other diseases or type not known – 2,354
- Peptic ulcer, gastric and duodenal ulcer / gastritis – 514
- Coeliac disease – 618
- Small bowel – other diseases or type not known – 1,925
- Crohn’s disease – 12,346
- Ulcerative colitis – 5,897
- Colon – other diseases or type not known – 641
- Constipation – 173
- Diverticular disease / diverticulitis – 2,845
- Anorectal abscess – 90
- Fistula in anus – 370
- Haemorrhoids – 118
- Rectal prolapse – 262
- Rectum/anus – other diseases or type not known – 438
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) – 3,288
- Benign tumours of the gastrointestinal tract – 114
- Hernia – 2,123
- Cleft lip – 8
- Cleft lip with cleft palate – 117
- Hirschsprung disease – 99
- Tracheo-oesophageal fistula / atresia – 112
- Artificial opening, colostomy, ileostomy or stoma with no underlying diagnosis – 1,574
- Gastrointestinal tract – other diseases or type not known – 2,844
Total qualifying claims: 40,458
Diagnosis Alone Does Not Guarantee PIP
The DWP stresses that the list is not exhaustive and having one of these conditions does not automatically mean someone will receive PIP.
Eligibility depends largely on the practical impact of the condition. Assessments consider whether a claimant struggles with activities such as preparing food, managing treatment, washing, dressing, communicating or moving around.
Two people with the same medical condition may therefore receive different PIP decisions depending on how severely their daily lives are affected.
More than 40,000 PIP claims are currently associated with the 25 stomach and intestinal conditions identified in DWP figures.
Eligible claimants may receive substantial financial support, potentially reaching around £748 over four weeks depending on the combination of PIP components awarded.
However, entitlement is determined primarily by how a health condition affects everyday life rather than diagnosis alone.
