The DWP has confirmed the full list of qualifying mental health conditions for PIP
More than 1.5 million Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claims are now linked to mental health conditions, according to the latest Department for Work and Pensions figures.
The DWP has published a list of 46 mental health conditions that may qualify people for the benefit, with the enhanced daily living rate currently worth up to £114.80 a week.
Government statistics released last week show there were 1,559,482 PIP claims for mental health conditions, while the total number of people receiving the benefit reached 4,010,098 in April 2026, up from 3,926,015 at the start of the year.
PIP helps people with the extra costs of living with a long-term physical or mental health condition, illness or terminal diagnosis.
PIP operates through two separate components based on how a claimant's condition impacts their independence.
The daily living element covers additional expenses associated with managing routine activities, paying £76.55 weekly at the standard level or £114.80 at the enhanced tier.
For those struggling with movement, the mobility component offers £30.20 at the basic rate, rising to £80.10 for more severe difficulties.
Claimants who qualify for both the enhanced daily living payment and mobility support can receive up to £187 weekly, equivalent to £748 each month.
The benefit particularly supports individuals of State Pension age seeking to remain independent at home.
Eligibility for PIP does not depend on National Insurance contributions, nor is it subject to means testing.
This means claimants can qualify regardless of employment status, savings, or whether they receive other benefits.
The DWP conducts assessments examining how challenging claimants find daily living and mobility tasks.
To receive PIP, applicants must demonstrate they experience difficulties with tasks on most occasions, defined as more than half the days across a 12-month period.
The benefit is designed to help those requiring extra assistance with everyday activities maintain their quality of life.
The conditions span a wide range of diagnoses, with mixed anxiety and depressive disorders accounting for the largest share at 435,330 claims.
Autism represents the second highest category with 227,526 claimants, followed by learning disabilities at 149,464 and ADHD at 100,207.
Depressive disorder accounts for 93,364 claims, while schizophrenia has 83,048.
Post-traumatic stress disorder has generated 66,816 claims, with personality disorder at 58,338 and bipolar affective disorder at 57,088.
Other qualifying conditions include dementia with 14,755 claims, obsessive compulsive disorder at 12,343, and eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa at 5,231.