UK DWP releases list of metabolic conditions qualifying for enhanced PIP payments

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has published the full list of eight metabolic conditions that make claimants eligible for the enhanced daily‑living component of the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) at £114 per week. The conditions and their current claimant numbers (as of January 2026) are:

- Obesity – 4,578 claimants - Metabolic diseases – 701 claimants - Inborn errors of metabolism – 239 claimants - Amyloidosis – 163 claimants - Hyperlipidaemia – 158 claimants - Amino‑acid metabolism disorders – 89 claimants - Porphyria – 54 claimants - Carbohydrate‑metabolism disorders – 14 claimants

Overall, 6,005 people receive PIP for metabolic conditions. The standard daily‑living rate remains £76.55 per week, while the enhanced rate is £114.80; the mobility component is £30.20 standard and £80.10 enhanced, allowing a combined weekly total of up to £187 for qualifying claimants. DWP guidance notes that most awards are reviewed regularly to ensure appropriate support.