87 conditions at risk from DWP overhaul and reforms for PIP
87 conditions at risk from a Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP ) crackdown on Personal Independence Payment have emerged. DWP PIP is designed to assist individuals with daily living and mobility needs, and supports a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions.
But the cross-party House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee is calling for urgent reform to the health-related benefits system, having conducted an inquiry into the relationship between the welfare system and long-term sickness.
It comes as spending on incapacity and disability benefits has risen by more than 40 per cent in real terms since 2013 and now stands at £64.7 billion. People aged 16 to state pension age (currently 66) may be eligible for PIP if their condition limits their ability to work or carry out daily activities.
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PIP claims range from £28.70 to £184.30 per week, meaning successful applicants could receive between £114.80 and £737.20 every four-week pay period.
87 conditions that could be eligible for PIP support
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 and 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