The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has released the complete list of 24 skin conditions that could make individuals eligible for the Personal Independence Payment (PIP). This benefit provides vital financial assistance to millions across England and Wales, with over 3.7 million claimants as of April 2026.
What is PIP?
PIP is a tax-free, non-means-tested payment designed to help with the additional costs of long-term disabilities, physical health conditions, or mental health difficulties. It can be claimed while working, studying, or holding savings. The benefit consists of two components: daily living and mobility. Applicants may qualify for one, both, or neither, depending on their assessment.
Payment Rates for 2026
In January, the DWP updated payment rates following a 3.8% inflationary rise. The rates are as follows:
- Daily Living Standard Rate: £76.70 per week
- Daily Living Enhanced Rate: £114.60 per week
- Mobility Standard Rate: £30.30 per week
- Mobility Enhanced Rate: £80.00 per week
Eligibility Criteria
You may be eligible for PIP if you are 16 or over, have a long-term physical or mental health condition or disability, struggle with certain everyday tasks or getting around, and expect these difficulties to last at least 12 months from when they began.
Full List of 24 Skin Conditions
As of January 2026, the following skin conditions are being claimed for PIP, with a total of 29,634 claimants:
- Acne vulgaris: 19
- Eczema - varicose: 171
- Eczema (dermatitis): 1,440
- Papulosquamous and inflammatory rashes - Other / type not known: 913
- Psoriasis: 2,213
- Rosacea: 17
- Urticaria: 249
- Bullous disease - Other / type not known: 150
- Dermatitis herpetiformis: 49
- Epidermolysis bullosa: 317
- Pemphigoid: 32
- Pemphigus vulgaris: 36
- Blood vessels/lymphatics - Other diseases of / type not known: 1,137
- Leg ulcers (arterial): 638
- Leg ulcers (venous): 1,123
- Lymphoedema: 6,356
- Pressure sores: 19
- Venous insufficiency - chronic: 156
- Collagen and elastic tissue - Other diseases of / type not known: 154
- Ehlers-Danlos syndrome: 7,175
- Burns: 763
- Skin disease - Other / type not known: 2,318
- Cellulitis: 906
- Infections/other: 315
These conditions include eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, and many others. The DWP advises that having a qualifying condition does not guarantee payment; each claim is assessed individually.
