People living in the UK can get extra £737 per month as a part of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) PIP scheme.
More than one million individuals are receiving weekly payments ranging from £28.70 to £184.30 through Personal Independence Payment (PIP) or Adult Disability Payment (ADP) to support musculoskeletal conditions.
PIP payments are issued by the DWP every four weeks to those with long-term physical or mental conditions who need help with extra living costs.
Recent data from the DWP reveals that over 1.1 million adults across Great Britain receive PIP for more than 85 musculoskeletal conditions. These conditions affect the body’s movement and musculoskeletal system, including muscles, tendons, ligaments, and nerves. Examples include osteoarthritis, back pain, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, and lupus.
For those aged over 16 and below State Pension age, PIP in England and Wales—or Adult Disability Payment (ADP) in Scotland—can provide financial support for musculoskeletal conditions. Additionally, individuals whose ability to work is impacted may qualify for ‘new style’ Employment and Support Allowance (ESA).
Overall, 3.6 million people in Great Britain are PIP claimants, with nearly 126,300 in Scotland. However, as current PIP recipients in Scotland transition to ADP, the number of PIP claimants will decline.
While new claims for PIP have been replaced by ADP in Scotland, the eligibility criteria remain largely similar, with Social Security Scotland adopting a more “people-centric” approach.
Successful claims for PIP or ADP offer financial assistance ranging from £28.70 to £184.30 per week, equivalent to £114.80 to £737.20 every four weeks.
The average processing time for new PIP claims is 15 weeks, meaning applications submitted now could be processed—with back payments issued—by February 2025.
Musculoskeletal Conditions – General
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of other single joint
Primary generalised Osteoarthritis
Chronic pain syndrome
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)
Fibromyalgia
Pain syndromes – Chronic – Other / type not known
Inflammatory arthritis
Ankylosing spondylitis
Arthritis – Psoriatic
Arthritis – Reactive
Inflammatory arthritis – Other / type not known
Juvenile chronic arthritis (Still’s disease)
Rheumatoid arthritis
Crystal deposition disorders
Crystal deposition disorders – Other / type not known
Gout
Pseudogout
Osteonecrosis and osteochondritis
Osteochondritis
Osteonecrosis
Metabolic and endocrine disorders
Osteomalacia
Osteoporosis
Other metabolic and endocrine disorders of musculoskeletal system
Paget’s disease
Rickets
Genetic disorders, dysplasias and malformations
Achondroplasia
Epiphyseal dysplasia – multiple
Genetic disorders, dysplasias and malformations – Other / type not known
Hereditary multiple exostosis (diaphyseal aclasis)
Hypermobility syndrome
Marfan’s syndrome
Osteogenesis imperfecta
Benign tumours of bone
Tumours of bone – benign
Fracture complications
Compartment syndrome (Volkmann’s ischaemia)
Fracture complications – Other / type not known
Sudek’s atrophy
Other generalised musculoskeletal conditions
Generalised musculoskeletal disease – Other / type not known
Musculoskeletal Conditions – Regional
Shoulder disorders
Adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder)
Rotator cuff disorder
Shoulder disorders – Other / type not known
Shoulder instability
Elbow disorders
Elbow disorders – Other / type not known
Golfers elbow (medial epicondylitis)
Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis)
Wrist and hand disorders
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Dupuytren’s contracture
Tendon lesions
Tenosynovitis
Wrist and hand disorders – Other / type not known
Neck disorders
Cervical disc lesion
Cervical spondylosis
Neck disorders – Other / type not known
Whiplash injury
Non specific back pain
Back pain – Non specific (mechanical)
Specific back pain
Back pain – Specific – Other / type not known
Kyphosis
Lumbar disc lesion
Lumbar spondylosis (OA spine)
Schuermann’s disease
Scoliosis
Spinal stenosis
Spondylolisthesis
Hip disorders
Dislocation of the hip – congenital
Hip disorders – Other / type not known
Perthes disease
Slipped upper femoral epiphysis
Knee disorders
Bursitis
Chondromalacia patellae
Knee disorders – Other / type not known
Ligamentous instability of knee
Meniscal lesions
Osgood schlatters disease
Osteochondritis dissecans
Patellar dislocation – Recurrent
Ankle and foot disorders
Ankle and foot disorders – Other / type not known
Club foot (talipes)
Fore foot pain (Metatarsalgia)
Hallux valgus /rigidus
Amputations
Amputation – Lower limb(s)
Amputation – Upper limb(s)
Amputations – Upper & Lower limb/s
Injuries/fracture/Dislocation
Abdomen – Injuries/Fracture/Dislocation of
Lower limb – Injuries/Fracture/Dislocation of
Multiple – Injuries/Fracture/Dislocation
Pelvis – Injuries/Fracture/Dislocation of
Spine – Injuries/Fracture/Dislocation of
Thorax – Injury/Fracture/Dislocation of
Upper limb – Injury/Fracture/Dislocation of
Other regional musculoskeletal disease
Musculoskeletal disease – Regional / Localised – Other / type not known
