The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has identified 13 cardiovascular conditions that make individuals eligible for Personal Independence Payments (PIP), providing up to £187.45 per week in financial support.
Personal Independence Payment is a disability benefit designed for adults of working age with an illness, disability, or mental health condition. PIP is split into two components: daily living and mobility. Claimants may be entitled to payments for either or both, depending on their specific needs.
Payments are made every four weeks. For individuals qualifying for both the enhanced daily living and enhanced mobility rates, the total payment amounts to £749.80 per period—equivalent to £187.45 per week.
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According to the latest government data from July 2025, a total of 99,685 PIP claims were made by individuals with cardiovascular diseases. The 13 qualifying conditions include:
- Aneurysm: 3,509 claims
- Cardiac arrhythmias: 10,822 claims
- Cardiac failure: 15,147 claims
- Cardiomyopathy: 4,238 claims
- Congenital heart disease: 5,319 claims
- Heart transplantation: 298 claims
- Hypertension: 5,670 claims
- Ischaemic heart disease (coronary artery disease): 29,820 claims
- Pericarditis: 239 claims
- Valve disease: 3,247 claims
- Peripheral arterial disease: 6,486 claims
- Peripheral venous disease: 4,994 claims
- Other cardiovascular disease: 9,877 claims
In addition to updated claim numbers, the weekly PIP rates have recently increased. The daily living rate now ranges from £73.90 (lower rate) to £110.40 (higher rate), while the mobility rate has increased from £29.20 to £77.05 per week, depending on eligibility.
If you or a loved one suffer from one of these cardiovascular conditions, exploring eligibility for PIP could provide vital financial assistance and support.