DWP Confirms 18 Blood Conditions Eligible for PIP Support Worth Up to £748 a Month
People living with certain blood disorders may be eligible for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) if their condition significantly affects their ability to complete daily tasks or get around independently.
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) records thousands of successful PIP claims linked to blood-related conditions. However, receiving a diagnosis alone does not guarantee entitlement.
PIP assessments are based on how a condition impacts a person’s daily living and mobility rather than the medical diagnosis itself.
Blood Conditions Linked to Successful PIP Claims
DWP statistics include successful claims across 18 categories of blood disorders.
| Blood Condition | Successful PIP Claims |
|---|---|
| Iron deficiency anaemia | 300 |
| Other/unspecified anaemias | 831 |
| Sickle cell anaemia | 2,618 |
| Other/unspecified haemolytic disorders | 314 |
| Hereditary spherocytosis | 39 |
| Thalassaemia | 366 |
| G6PD deficiency | 18 |
| Other metabolic red cell disorders | 85 |
| Polycythaemia | 397 |
| Other/unspecified clotting disorders | 766 |
| Haemophilia A | 787 |
| Haemophilia B (Christmas disease) | 107 |
| Von Willebrand’s disease | 134 |
| Immune thrombocytopaenic purpura (ITP) | 480 |
| Other platelet disorders | 161 |
| Blood disorders (type unknown) | 1,763 |
The listed categories account for 9,166 successful claims. This is lower than the overall DWP figure of 9,729, indicating that additional classifications may exist within the wider dataset.
Who Can Qualify for PIP?
PIP is awarded based on the functional impact of a health condition, not the diagnosis itself.
To qualify, a person’s physical or mental health condition must affect their ability to carry out everyday activities or mobility tasks, with the difficulties usually lasting, or expected to last, for at least 12 months.
People with the same blood disorder can receive different decisions depending on how severely their symptoms affect daily life.
Common symptoms such as fatigue, weakness, pain, or treatment complications may make it harder to:
- Prepare and cook meals
- Wash and dress
- Manage medication
- Communicate effectively
- Plan or follow journeys
- Move around safely
2026 PIP Payment Rates
PIP is made up of two components: Daily Living and Mobility, each with a standard and enhanced rate.
| Component | Standard Rate | Enhanced Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Living | £76.55 | £114.80 |
| Mobility | £30.20 | £80.10 |
Someone awarded both enhanced components could receive up to £194.90 per week.
Based on these official rates, payments over a typical four-week PIP payment period total £779.60. This means earlier references to £187 per week or £748 every four weeks do not match the current 2026 payment rates.
How the PIP Assessment Works
During a PIP assessment, the DWP considers whether a claimant can complete activities:
- Safely
- Repeatedly
- To an acceptable standard
- Within a reasonable time
Medical evidence from a GP, consultant, specialist nurse, or other healthcare professional can strengthen a claim. Applicants should clearly explain how their condition affects everyday life rather than simply listing their diagnosis.
Making a PIP Claim
Anyone who believes they may qualify can begin the official PIP claim process.
Before the assessment, it can be helpful to keep a record of:
- Daily symptoms
- Fatigue or pain levels
- Medication side effects
- Hospital appointments
- Help received from family or carers
- Difficulties completing everyday activities
Providing accurate information about normal day-to-day experiences can help the DWP better understand the condition’s impact.
It is also important to remember that PIP is separate from other benefits, and eligibility is not based on household income or savings.
Many people with blood disorders may qualify for PIP if their condition has a significant effect on their independence and mobility.
While DWP statistics show successful claims across a wide range of blood conditions, eligibility is determined by how symptoms affect everyday life—not by the diagnosis alone.
Keeping detailed evidence and understanding the assessment criteria can improve the chances of making a successful claim.
