8 infectious diseases that could make you eligible for £700 a month in DWP PIP support

Some infectious diseases have entitled Brits to Personal Independence Payments (Image: GETTY) Many individuals suffering from infectious diseases, including tuberculosis and Covid, could be eligible for hundreds of pounds a month in support from the Department of Work and Pensions ( DWP ). According to DWP statistics, over 13,000 people are currently receiving Personal Independence Payments (PIP) with their primary condition being an infectious disease. This disability benefit provides varying levels of financial assistance depending on the severity of the impact on the applicant's life, ranging from £114 to £737 per month.

Every successful applicant's medical condition is logged on the PIP Computer System. As of February 2023, there are eight subcategories under the infectious diseases category . function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.

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