There are millions of people across the country claiming support through Personal Independence Payments (PIP). But there are also a number of individuals with certain medical conditions who may not be aware they are eligible.
The financial payment is worth between £24.25 and £156.90 per week, meaning it could be mount up to £627.60 every month. And amongst the eligible conditions are a total of 24 respiratory conditions. This includes illnesses such as cystic fibrosis, emphysema and COPD.
People are have a respiratory condition and need help with either their daily living or mobility needs - or a combination of both components - are eligible to claim, reports the Daily Record.
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So, if you or someone in your life suffers from any of the conditions below they could claim for the financial boost.
PIP respiratory conditions - full list
- Sleep apnoea - obstructive
- Upper respiratory tract - Other diseases of / type not known
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Chronic bronchitis
- Emphysema
- Bronchiectasis
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Asthma
- Extrinsic allergic alveolitis
- Fibrosing alveolitis
- Pulmonary fibrosis - Other / type not known
- Asbestosis
- Pneumoconiosis - coalworkers
- Pneumoconiosis - Other / type not known
- Silicosis
- Granulomatous lung disease and pulmonary infiltration - Other / type not known
- Sarcoidosis
- Empyema
- Pleura - Other diseases of / type not known
- Pleural effusion
- Pneumothorax
- Lung transplantation
- Heart and lung transplantation
- Pulmonary embolus
- Pneumonia
Lower respiratory tract - Other diseases of / type not known
If you are over the age of 16 and under the State Pension age you may be able to claim PIP to help with a respiratory condition if their ability to work is limited due to symptoms.
You could be eligible for ‘new style’ Employment and Support Allowance (ESA).
Lower respiratory tract - Other diseases of / type not known
Again, if you are over 16 and under State Pension age, you may be eligible for the payment if your ability to work is limited due to symptoms.
You could be eligible for ‘new style’ Employment and Support Allowance (ESA).
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