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Linda Howard & Mya Bollan

DWP PIP payments could be worth over £600 a month to those with respiratory conditions

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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