{"id":6762,"date":"2025-08-20T16:39:42","date_gmt":"2025-08-20T15:39:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.purpldiscounts.com\/?p=6762"},"modified":"2025-11-07T17:37:03","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T17:37:03","slug":"illnesses-qualify-disability-living-allowance-pip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.purpldiscounts.com\/illnesses-qualify-disability-living-allowance-pip\/","title":{"rendered":"What Illnesses Qualify for Disability Living Allowance &#038; PIP?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When it comes to benefits like <strong>Disability Living Allowance (DLA)<\/strong> and <strong>Personal Independence Payment (PIP)<\/strong>, the rules can feel like a maze. Add in the government\u2019s shifting policies and the endless acronyms, and it\u2019s no wonder so many disabled people feel lost. This guide breaks down exactly what conditions qualify, what support you might be entitled to, and how it all works in practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-first-things-first-what-s-the-difference-between-dla-and-pip\"><strong>First Things First: What\u2019s the Difference Between DLA and PIP?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Disability Living Allowance (DLA)<\/strong> is being phased out for most adults and has been replaced by PIP.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Children under 16 can still apply for <strong>DLA<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adults 16\u201364 need to apply for <strong>PIP<\/strong>, unless you\u2019re already on DLA and haven\u2019t been switched over yet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>People over pension age may instead be eligible for <strong>Attendance Allowance<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-qualifies-as-disability-living-allowance\"><strong>What Qualifies as Disability Living Allowance?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>DLA is designed to help with the extra costs of looking after a child with a disability or long-term health condition. It doesn\u2019t matter what the condition is \u2013 what matters is how it affects daily life. For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A child who needs more help than another child their age with <strong>mobility, personal care, or supervision<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conditions might include autism, ADHD, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, learning disabilities, rare genetic disorders, or long-term mental health conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/disability-living-allowance-children\">Apply for DLA for children on the gov.uk website.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-medical-conditions-qualify-for-disability-in-the-uk\"><strong>What Medical Conditions Qualify for Disability in the UK?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There isn\u2019t a fixed \u201clist\u201d of conditions that automatically qualify you for disability benefits. Instead, it comes down to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>How your condition affects your daily life<\/strong> (washing, dressing, cooking, mobility, communication).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How long it\u2019s likely to last<\/strong> (usually at least 12 months).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, some of the most common conditions people claim <strong>PIP<\/strong> for include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Autism and ADHD<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Depression and anxiety<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bipolar disorder and schizophrenia<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Multiple sclerosis (MS)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Parkinson\u2019s disease<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Arthritis<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fibromyalgia and chronic pain conditions<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cancer<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Epilepsy<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Diabetes complications<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dementia and Alzheimer\u2019s<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Full guidance is available at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/pip\/eligibility\">gov.uk PIP conditions and eligibility<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-much-is-the-full-disability-living-allowance\"><strong>How Much is the Full Disability Living Allowance?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For children under 16, <strong>DLA rates (2025)<\/strong> are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Care component<\/strong>: \u00a328.70 to \u00a3108.55 a week (depending on how much support is needed).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mobility component<\/strong>: \u00a328.70 or \u00a375.75 a week (depending on mobility needs).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For adults, PIP has two parts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Daily living<\/strong>: \u00a372.65 (standard) or \u00a3108.55 (enhanced).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mobility<\/strong>: \u00a328.70 (standard) or \u00a375.75 (enhanced).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Payments are made every 4 weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/pip\/what-youll-get\">PIP checker tool<\/a> to see current rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-you-need-to-know-about-applying\"><strong>What you Need to Know About Applying<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Evidence is everything. Medical notes, letters from specialists, support plans, and even diaries of daily struggles can make a huge difference.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You don\u2019t have to fit a stereotype of \u201cdisabled\u201d to qualify \u2013 hidden disabilities count too.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PIP assessments are based on how you cope with specific activities, not on your diagnosis alone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can <strong>appeal<\/strong> if your claim is rejected \u2013 and many people win on appeal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-final-thoughts\"><strong>Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re a parent applying for <strong>DLA for your child<\/strong>, or an adult navigating the world of <strong>PIP<\/strong>, remember: benefits aren\u2019t about charity \u2013 they\u2019re about rights. The system can feel designed to wear people down, but knowing what you\u2019re entitled to makes the process that little bit easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Purpl, we\u2019ll keep breaking it down so you don\u2019t have to dig through endless government jargon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2268\" height=\"529\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.purpldiscounts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Copy-of-Sammi-About-the-Author-Banner-4.png\" alt=\"Profile image of Sammi wearing a beige beanie and smiling, next to text introducing her as Senior Marketing Manager at Purpl, an autistic advocate for disabled and neurodivergent people who champions accessibility, inclusion, and financial empowerment through community-driven storytelling.\" class=\"wp-image-2331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.purpldiscounts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Copy-of-Sammi-About-the-Author-Banner-4.png 2268w, https:\/\/wp.purpldiscounts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Copy-of-Sammi-About-the-Author-Banner-4-768x179.png 768w, https:\/\/wp.purpldiscounts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Copy-of-Sammi-About-the-Author-Banner-4-1536x358.png 1536w, https:\/\/wp.purpldiscounts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Copy-of-Sammi-About-the-Author-Banner-4-2048x478.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2268px) 100vw, 2268px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sammi is autistic, has ADHD, and lives with POTS. She\u2019s passionate about disability advocacy, accessibility, and creating spaces where people feel seen, heard, and understood. With a sharp sense of humour and a deep love for community, she speaks openly about the realities of being neurodivergent across all of her personal platforms, always aiming to challenge stigma, spark conversations, and remind others they\u2019re not alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other articles you might like:<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.purpldiscounts.com\/blog\/dwp-benefits-increase\">DWP Confirms Small Benefits Increase for PIP, Carer\u2019s Allowance &amp; More<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.purpldiscounts.com\/blog\/going-abroad-on-pip\">Going Abroad On PIP: The 4-Week Rule That Could Pause Your Payments<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.purpldiscounts.com\/blog\/changes-to-universal-credit\">Changes to Universal Credit: What They Mean for Disabled People, and Where to Get Support<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.purpldiscounts.com\/blog\/challenge-a-pip-decision\">How to Challenge a PIP Decision in the UK: What to Do If Your Claim Is Refused or Underpaid<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.purpldiscounts.com\/blog\/pip-reform-latest-update-changes\">PIP Reform 101: Latest Update on Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Changes<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This guide breaks down exactly what conditions qualify, what support you might be entitled to, and how it all works in practice.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":6763,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[12,31],"tags":[54,53,55,45,56],"class_list":["post-6762","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-all-articles","category-disabled-benefits","tag-adhd","tag-autism","tag-disabilites","tag-disability-awareness","tag-pip"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v25.4 (Yoast SEO v25.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Disability Living Allowance &amp; PIP Explained Simply - Purpl<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Confused about Disability Living Allowance &amp; PIP? 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