Latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have revealed the five most common health conditions for which people claim Personal Independence Payments (PIP) from the Government. Data shows that at the end of October, more than 3.6 million people across Britain were receiving PIP, with the number of claimants steadily rising.
According to the DWP, there are 21 main disabling conditions supporting over 530 health issues. However, five conditions alone account for an astounding 3,141,054 of the total 3,660,331 claimants – approximately 85.8% of all those receiving PIP. The conditions making the biggest impact include psychiatric disorders, musculoskeletal conditions, neurological issues, and respiratory disease, according to the Daily Record.
