DWP weekly PIP payments of up to £184 could be available to people with diabetes

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) could provide extra financial help for people in the UK with diabetes. It follows as data showed that 40,234 people across Great Britain with diabetes were receiving Personal Independence Payment (PIP) at the end of July.

Those who are successful in making a PIP claim can get between £28.70 and £184.30 per week, paid every four weeks. This equates to between £114.80 and £737.20 per payment period.

However, many individuals in Great Britain with diabetes might not be aware that they could qualify for PIP. They could get the benefit if their health condition directly impacts their daily living or mobility needs, reports Daily Record.

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To be eligible for PIP, you must have a health condition or disability that means you:

• Have had difficulties with daily living or getting around (or both) for three months

• Expect these difficulties to continue for at least nine months

You usually need to have lived in the UK for at least two of the last three years and be in the country when you apply. In addition, if you get or need help with any of the following because of your condition, you should consider applying for PIP or ADP:

• Making decisions about money

• Engaging and communicating with other people

• Preparing, cooking or eating food

• Reading and understanding written information

• Dressing and undressing

• Managing your medication

• Washing, bathing or using the toilet

• Moving around

• Planning a journey or following a route

An independent healthcare professional will assess you. They will assist the DWP in determining the level of financial support, if any, you require for PIP.

Health-related benefits consultations are available face-to-face, via video calls, telephone, and paper-based assessments - it's important to understand that the choice is up to the health professional and DWP. More information about DWP PIP assessments can be found here.

You can make a new claim by contacting the DWP. All the information you need to apply can be found on the GOV.UK website here. Before you call, ensure you have:

• Your date of birth

• Your doctor or health worker’s name, address and telephone number

• Dates and addresses for any time you’ve spent abroad, in a care home or hospital

• Your bank or building society account number and sort code

• Your contact details

• Your National Insurance number - this is on letters about tax, pensions and benefits