Millions of people claim support through Personal Independence payments in the UK, official data from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) shows. The financial payment is worth between £24.25 and £156.90 per week and is paid every four weeks, meaning it is worth up to £627.60 per month.
The benefit is paid to a number of individuals with certain medical conditions, including respiratory illnesses such as cystic fibrosis, emphysema and COPD, Daily Record reports. There are a total of 24 respiratory conditions that could entitle you to PIP, with more than 105,000 people claiming support currently in England with a respiratory condition.
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