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PIP Success Rate by Condition: What DWP's Figures Show

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Checked against stat-xplore.dwp.gov.uk and GOV.UK. Edited by Steven Butler.

Of the new PIP claims DWP assessed in the 12 months to July 2026, 46% were awarded, and the PIP success rate by condition runs from 14% to 96%. This page gives the award rate for 237 conditions for the last 12 months and 441 since April 2013, from DWP's own figures.

Key points
  • ✓46% of new PIP claims that went through an assessment were awarded in the 12 months to July 2026 (299,052 of 649,780), against 54% since April 2013
  • ✓The rate depends on the condition: Eczema (dermatitis) is at 14% and Motor neurone disease at 96%, among conditions with at least 250 assessed claims in the last 12 months
  • ✓These are the first decisions, before any mandatory reconsideration or appeal, and claims refused before an assessment are not counted
  • ✓The award rate describes past decisions. It cannot tell you what will happen to your claim
  • ✓The full data is free to download and quote, with a suggested citation below

What share of new PIP claims are awarded?

DWP publishes the outcome of every PIP claim it decides. Its own measure, the assessment award rate, is the share of claims that went through an assessment and ended in an award. For new claims in the 12 months to July 2026 it was 46%: 299,052 awards from 649,780 assessed claims.

PIP award rates after assessment, Great Britain
ClaimsAwardedAssessedAward rate
New claims, 12 months to July 2026299,052649,78046%
Moved from DLA to PIP, same 12 months60,35478,39277%
New claims, April 2013 to July 20263,406,0656,313,25754%

The first two rows are DWP's published figures (its table PIP 7). The third is our calculation from the same dataset, for claims where DWP recorded a condition.

People moved from Disability Living Allowance to PIP are counted separately by DWP and are awarded far more often. This page leaves them out so that the rates describe people applying for PIP for the first time.

These are DWP's first decisions. Many refused claims are changed afterwards on mandatory reconsideration or at a tribunal, which these figures do not show. See the PIP appeal success rate.
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Award rate by body system

DWP groups conditions into 21 body systems. In the last 12 months the highest award rate was for malignant disease (79%) and the lowest for gastrointestinal disease (22%).

Award rate for new PIP claims by body system, highest first
Body systemLast 12 monthsSince April 2013
AssessedAward rateAssessedAward rate
Malignant disease41,86979%491,13684%
Metabolic disease1,03355%8,98365%
Neurological disease61,19652%595,53558%
Musculoskeletal disease (general)89,33651%978,22058%
Musculoskeletal disease (regional)82,13748%834,57655%
Diseases of the liver, gallbladder, biliary tract4,44947%41,14053%
Autoimmune disease (connective tissue disorders)3,88943%34,73752%
Psychiatric disorders238,30343%2,230,97250%
Respiratory disease23,21842%282,56549%
Cardiovascular disease25,29241%223,23446%
Infectious disease2,32841%28,95946%
Visual disease6,07640%59,95751%
Hearing disorders7,19235%59,58236%
Haematological Disease2,55634%20,17440%
Genitourinary disease15,92733%96,88139%
Skin disease7,58531%55,79140%
Endocrine disease15,39829%122,61934%
Diseases of the immune system55924%3,90632%
Gastrointestinal disease18,67522%143,27026%

Award rate for every condition

Search for a condition or pick a body system. A rate is shown only where at least 250 assessed claims stand behind it, because DWP hides small counts and adds small random errors, which matter more the smaller the number. The table lists 441 of the 535 conditions DWP records. The CSV download holds all 535.

Showing 441 of 441 conditions.

Share of assessed new PIP claims that were awarded, by condition. Sorted by the number of recent claims; use the column headings to sort.

Last 12 months (to July 2026)Since April 2013
Anxiety and depressive disorders - mixedPsychiatric disorders78,56848%937,16049%
ADHD / ADDPsychiatric disorders37,94122%139,31331%
AutismPsychiatric disorders23,93236%117,98647%
FibromyalgiaMusculoskeletal disease (general)22,08853%235,02456%
Primary generalised OsteoarthritisMusculoskeletal disease (general)21,45452%234,18261%
Depressive disorderPsychiatric disorders19,61646%219,33549%
Back pain - Specific - Other / type not knownMusculoskeletal disease (regional)14,21955%179,32961%
Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)Psychiatric disorders13,91152%117,59256%
Anxiety disorders - Other / type not knownPsychiatric disorders11,58337%86,53340%
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) chronic bronchitis/emphysemaRespiratory disease11,19350%167,18955%
Cerebrovascular accident (stroke)Neurological disease9,61360%105,38368%
Back pain - Non specific (mechanical)Musculoskeletal disease (regional)9,58649%106,59552%
Breast - cancer ofMalignant disease8,69374%91,96578%
Osteoarthritis of KneeMusculoskeletal disease (general)8,12152%84,25458%
Rheumatoid arthritisMusculoskeletal disease (general)8,07453%97,96562%
Seizures - unclassifiedNeurological disease6,63565%59,55559%
Neurological disorders - Other / type not knownNeurological disease6,58549%44,26755%
Lumbar disc lesionMusculoskeletal disease (regional)6,32661%63,91668%
Generalised anxiety disorderPsychiatric disorders6,29338%43,19041%
Inflammatory arthritis - Other / type not knownMusculoskeletal disease (general)6,12946%100,65056%
Bipolar affective disorder (Hypomania / Mania)Psychiatric disorders6,05052%80,92958%
Personality disorderPsychiatric disorders5,84356%87,62559%
Psychotic disorders - Other / type not knownPsychiatric disorders5,80063%60,90367%
Knee disorders - Other / type not knownMusculoskeletal disease (regional)5,49141%49,49247%
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)Neurological disease5,48749%52,24149%
Neuropathies - Other / type not known including peripheralNeurological disease5,45152%36,11057%
EndometriosisGenitourinary disease5,31628%20,13331%
AsthmaRespiratory disease4,93536%56,27940%
SchizophreniaPsychiatric disorders4,68964%67,68567%
Crohns diseaseGastrointestinal disease4,66722%43,80425%
Bowel (colon recturm anus) - cancer ofMalignant disease4,52082%53,70485%
Diabetes mellitus Type 2 (non insulin dependent)Endocrine disease4,43734%35,16838%
Multiple sclerosisNeurological disease4,25048%52,29459%
Lung cancers - OtherMalignant disease4,19192%63,16995%
Cardiac failureCardiovascular disease4,10855%29,68558%
Diabetes mellitus Type 1 (insulin dependent)Endocrine disease4,09925%39,17428%
Lower limb - Injuries/Fracture/Dislocation ofMusculoskeletal disease (regional)4,01943%41,49050%
Ankle and foot disorders - Other / type not knownMusculoskeletal disease (regional)3,89234%37,93739%
MigraineNeurological disease3,81021%23,70223%
Ulcerative colitisGastrointestinal disease3,66318%27,95920%
Osteoarthritis of HipMusculoskeletal disease (general)3,49865%36,27970%
Sleep apnoea - obstructiveRespiratory disease3,31119%19,17817%
Generalised musculoskeletal disease - Other / type not knownMusculoskeletal disease (general)3,23245%27,66152%
Hip disorders - Other / type not knownMusculoskeletal disease (regional)3,10153%30,62961%
Kidney disease - Other / type not knownGenitourinary disease3,02442%24,96547%
Musculoskeletal disease - Regional / Localised - Other / type not knownMusculoskeletal disease (regional)3,01043%28,03546%
Cancers - Other / type not knownMalignant disease2,90271%27,70876%
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)Psychiatric disorders2,89639%21,33148%
Pain syndromes - Chronic - Other / type not knownMusculoskeletal disease (general)2,82250%27,31456%
Spinal stenosisMusculoskeletal disease (regional)2,82166%23,63772%
Myocardial infarctionCardiovascular disease2,77840%27,06743%
Lumbar spondylosis (OA spine)Musculoskeletal disease (regional)2,74960%27,07966%
ScoliosisMusculoskeletal disease (regional)2,71539%21,14948%
Cardiovascular disease - Other / type not knownCardiovascular disease2,66338%22,44943%
Spine - Injuries/Fracture/Dislocation ofMusculoskeletal disease (regional)2,66359%26,25666%
Diabetes mellitus (category unknown)Endocrine disease2,66033%23,65839%
Osteoarthritis of other single jointMusculoskeletal disease (general)2,46644%25,82247%
Carpal tunnel syndromeMusculoskeletal disease (regional)2,37236%17,37042%
Prostate - cancer ofMalignant disease2,36558%20,81569%
Shoulder disorders - Other / type not knownMusculoskeletal disease (regional)2,36231%21,57734%
Alcohol misusePsychiatric disorders2,34069%35,80863%
Arthritis - PsoriaticMusculoskeletal disease (general)2,32651%25,50359%
Ischaemic heart disease - Other / type not knownCardiovascular disease2,31943%20,77448%
Learning disability - Other / type not knownPsychiatric disorders2,31453%34,08269%
Brain and spinal cord - cancer ofMalignant disease2,31089%28,88391%
HypertensionCardiovascular disease2,30635%14,50240%
Wrist and hand disorders - Other / type not knownMusculoskeletal disease (regional)2,28533%20,09837%
Mood disorders - Other / type not knownPsychiatric disorders2,27540%13,58647%
dyslexiaPsychiatric disorders2,16417%15,27518%
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)Gastrointestinal disease2,14617%13,86521%
Sensorineural hearing loss - Other causes of / type not knownHearing disorders2,07535%13,32837%
Ankylosing spondylitisMusculoskeletal disease (general)1,97651%17,30357%
Upper limb - Injury/Fracture/Dislocation ofMusculoskeletal disease (regional)1,83032%17,03839%
Parkinson's diseaseNeurological disease1,76662%20,07572%
TachycardiaCardiovascular disease1,76435%7,71039%
Hypermobility syndromeMusculoskeletal disease (general)1,76136%13,94345%
Disease affecting hearing & balance - Other/ type not knownHearing disorders1,74331%13,07932%
Ovary uterus cervix vagina and vulva - Other diseases of / type not knownGenitourinary disease1,72524%6,81028%
OsteoporosisMusculoskeletal disease (general)1,54049%16,42856%
Multiple - Injuries/Fracture/DislocationMusculoskeletal disease (regional)1,50955%15,99062%
Pancreas - cancer ofMalignant disease1,50995%17,77796%
Hearing loss - mixedHearing disorders1,50839%12,01735%
tumours - benign - Other / type not knownNeurological disease1,41644%12,19149%
Renal failure - chronicGenitourinary disease1,39355%12,62162%
Genetic disorders dysplasias and malformations - Other / type not knownMusculoskeletal disease (general)1,38140%9,67850%
Diverticular disease / diverticulitisGastrointestinal disease1,37926%8,75329%
Oesophagus - cancer ofMalignant disease1,34392%18,92293%
Vision - Other diseases affecting / type not knownVisual disease1,33140%12,59848%
Hypothyroidism (myxoedema)Endocrine disease1,30924%6,42728%
Eczema (dermatitis)Skin disease1,29014%7,60717%
Ehlers Danlos syndromeSkin disease1,26047%7,64556%
Cervical spondylosisMusculoskeletal disease (regional)1,25348%12,83955%
Neck disorders - Other / type not knownMusculoskeletal disease (regional)1,23244%12,38046%
Atrial fibrillation/flutterCardiovascular disease1,22537%10,16744%
DementiaPsychiatric disorders1,21385%17,07990%
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)Autoimmune disease (connective tissue disorders)1,16845%12,47151%
Head injury - Cognitive and sensorimotor impairmentNeurological disease1,16352%11,58465%
Asperger syndromePsychiatric disorders1,16031%25,25242%
Peripheral nerve injury - Other / type not knownNeurological disease1,11243%9,01951%
AnginaCardiovascular disease1,10541%18,43745%
Bladder urethra testes and penis - Other diseases of / type not knownGenitourinary disease1,06524%6,57125%
GoutMusculoskeletal disease (general)1,05230%7,69437%
Kidney - cancer ofMalignant disease1,05174%12,11684%
Gastrointestinal tract - Other cancers of / type not knownMalignant disease1,02989%11,44190%
Non hodgkins lymphomaMalignant disease1,02872%11,29478%
Cirrhosis - Other / type not knownDiseases of the liver, gallbladder, biliary tract98254%6,95157%
Spinal cord compression - Other causes of / cause not knownNeurological disease97964%8,20474%
Skin disease - Other / type not knownSkin disease96723%7,19130%
PsoriasisSkin disease96225%7,52329%
specific learning disorder - other / type not knownPsychiatric disorders95145%11,44450%
Panic disorderPsychiatric disorders95045%9,84846%
Ovary - cancer ofMalignant disease94383%12,35989%
Amputation - Lower limb(s)Musculoskeletal disease (regional)94171%12,48182%
Autoimmune disease - Other / type not knownAutoimmune disease (connective tissue disorders)93441%7,16450%
Cerebrovascular disease - Other / type not knownNeurological disease93149%6,95556%
HIV/AIDsInfectious disease93038%10,00444%
CardiomyopathyCardiovascular disease92941%8,99548%
Gastrointestinal tract - Other diseases of / type not knownGastrointestinal disease92528%8,27532%
Oesophagus stomach and duodenum - Other diseases of / type not knownGastrointestinal disease91126%6,24434%
Drug misusePsychiatric disorders91063%13,09460%
LymphoedemaSkin disease86749%8,42060%
Cognitive disorders - Other / type not knownPsychiatric disorders86452%8,98468%
Rotator cuff disorderMusculoskeletal disease (regional)86132%6,01236%
SpondylolisthesisMusculoskeletal disease (regional)82559%9,13667%
Hyperthyroidism (thyrotoxicosis) including Graves diseaseEndocrine disease81324%4,59128%
Schizoaffective disorderPsychiatric disorders80764%11,95467%
Bladder - cancer ofMalignant disease78969%8,31373%
MelanomaMalignant disease78576%8,16583%
Deafness - congenitalHearing disorders75952%8,01255%
Small bowel - Other diseases of / type not knownGastrointestinal disease75424%5,82329%
Hiatus hernia / gastroesophageal reflux disease / reflux oesophagitisGastrointestinal disease74425%4,21528%
Deep vein thrombosisCardiovascular disease74038%8,00746%
Head injury - Cognitive impairmentNeurological disease74049%10,78363%
Lower respiratory tract - Other diseases of / type not knownRespiratory disease74047%8,34851%
Raynaud's disease/phenomenonCardiovascular disease73328%5,38934%
Coronavirus COVID-19Infectious disease72941%12,49246%
Adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder)Musculoskeletal disease (regional)72031%5,66035%
MyelomaMalignant disease71583%8,64186%
Liver - cancer ofMalignant disease71290%8,55192%
Phobia - SocialPsychiatric disorders70942%7,12045%
HerniaGastrointestinal disease70832%5,96736%
Heart disease - Congenital - Other / type not knownCardiovascular disease70737%8,55645%
Headache - Other causes of / cause not knownNeurological disease70622%6,87626%
Mouth/tongue - cancer ofMalignant disease69575%9,49483%
Liver failure - Features of - Other / features not knownDiseases of the liver, gallbladder, biliary tract68551%6,26762%
AgoraphobiaPsychiatric disorders67764%11,20164%
Dizziness - cause not specifiedNeurological disease67428%6,29834%
Coeliac diseaseGastrointestinal disease66114%3,03017%
Motor neurone diseaseNeurological disease64996%8,06797%
Cervical disc lesionMusculoskeletal disease (regional)64551%6,07556%
Anorexia nervosaPsychiatric disorders63560%8,29770%
ObesityMetabolic disease61669%6,71572%
Incontinence (not Enuresis/Bed wetting) - Other / type not knownGenitourinary disease61422%4,56020%
Essential tremor - benignNeurological disease60545%4,61054%
Pancreatitis - chronicDiseases of the liver, gallbladder, biliary tract59746%5,97449%
Haematological system - Other cancers of / type not knownMalignant disease59460%4,96674%
Movement disorders - Other / type not knownNeurological disease59443%6,68360%
Cervix - cancer ofMalignant disease58479%7,48683%
dyspraxiaPsychiatric disorders56921%4,86328%
GlaucomaVisual disease56938%5,51946%
Anaemia - Sickle cellHaematological Disease56734%4,22939%
Hodgkins lymphomaMalignant disease56377%6,77779%
Thyroid diseases - Other / type not knownEndocrine disease56024%3,45828%
Attention to artificial opening colostomy/ileostomy/ stoma - no underlying diagnosisGastrointestinal disease55828%4,83432%
Cardiac arrhythmias - Other / type not knownCardiovascular disease55635%4,80639%
Transient ischaemic attacks (TIAs)Neurological disease55040%5,29243%
Stress reaction disorders - Other / type not knownPsychiatric disorders53232%3,80233%
Papulosquamous and inflammatory rashes - Other / type not knownSkin disease53123%2,77127%
Cerebral palsy - Other / type not knownNeurological disease52944%5,01755%
Endocrine diseases - Other / type not knownEndocrine disease52722%2,46030%
Endometrium (uterus / womb) - cancer ofMalignant disease52572%5,89782%
speech or language disorderPsychiatric disorders52540%3,12545%
Meniscal lesionsMusculoskeletal disease (regional)51841%3,12747%
Upper respiratory tract - Other diseases of / type not knownRespiratory disease51129%3,72441%
Menieres diseaseHearing disorders49924%5,25632%
SarcoidosisRespiratory disease49944%5,40149%
KeratoconusVisual disease48529%3,06437%
Aortic valve diseaseCardiovascular disease47937%3,42842%
Retina and optic nerve - Other diseases of / type not knownVisual disease46448%3,52158%
Visual field defects - Other / type not knownVisual disease46439%4,57252%
Arterial disease excluding coronary - Other / type not knownCardiovascular disease46136%4,51950%
Polymyalgia rheumaticaAutoimmune disease (connective tissue disorders)45353%4,29859%
Blood vessels/lymphatics - Other diseases of / type not knownSkin disease44038%2,45945%
Eating disorders not otherwise specified (EDNOS)Psychiatric disorders43945%3,29356%
Non epileptic Attack disorder (pseudoseizures)Neurological disease43869%4,38063%
Disturbances of consciousness - Non-epileptic - Other / type not knownNeurological disease43465%4,37460%
Tourette's syndromeNeurological disease42524%2,72438%
Dupuytrens contractureMusculoskeletal disease (regional)42236%3,27844%
Blood disorders - Type not knownHaematological Disease41638%3,92943%
Generalised seizures (with status epilepticus in last 12 months)Neurological disease41073%13,58058%
Stomach - cancer ofMalignant disease40590%6,05190%
BronchiectasisRespiratory disease40245%4,54550%
Pulmonary embolusRespiratory disease38744%3,68147%
FibroidsGenitourinary disease37626%1,77226%
Gallbladder and biliary tract - Other diseases of / type not knownDiseases of the liver, gallbladder, biliary tract37631%2,25937%
Ovarian cyst (benign)Genitourinary disease37021%1,71731%
Pulmonary fibrosis - Other / type not knownRespiratory disease37068%4,64076%
Skin cancers - Other / type not knownMalignant disease37056%3,65470%
Pelvis - Injuries/Fracture/Dislocation ofMusculoskeletal disease (regional)36652%3,99362%
Granulomatous lung disease and pulmonary infiltration - Other / type not knownRespiratory disease36459%3,64462%
Anaemias - Other / type not knownHaematological Disease35928%2,25835%
Conductive hearing loss - Other causes of / type not knownHearing disorders35829%5,53923%
Syncope - Other / type not knownNeurological disease35750%2,65252%
Sjogren's syndromeAutoimmune disease (connective tissue disorders)34441%2,56646%
Vasculitis - Other / type not knownAutoimmune disease (connective tissue disorders)34451%2,74256%
Generalised seizures (without status epilepticus in last 12 months)Neurological disease33471%11,51849%
Club foot (talipes)Musculoskeletal disease (regional)33028%3,09836%
Spina bifidaNeurological disease32151%3,57758%
Atherosclerosis (PVD / Claudication)Cardiovascular disease31849%4,99057%
Sarcomas - Other / type not knownMalignant disease31880%3,88685%
Cirrhosis - Alcohol inducedDiseases of the liver, gallbladder, biliary tract31668%5,73364%
Primary cancer - site not knownMalignant disease30992%5,51093%
Amputation - Upper limb(s)Musculoskeletal disease (regional)30841%2,72556%
Colon - Other diseases of / type not knownGastrointestinal disease30626%2,51832%
Leukaemia - myelogenous (myeloid) acuteMalignant disease30085%3,80189%
Charcot Marie Tooth diseaseNeurological disease29648%3,23457%
Diabetic neuropathyNeurological disease29550%4,52762%
Cognitive disorder due to strokePsychiatric disorders28960%4,54279%
Leukaemias - Other / type not knownMalignant disease28369%3,50873%
Fistula in anusGastrointestinal disease28223%1,53328%
Genitourinary tract - Other cancers of / type not knownMalignant disease28284%3,20983%
Aneurysm - cerebralCardiovascular disease27648%3,27354%
Antiphospholipid syndromeAutoimmune disease (connective tissue disorders)27225%1,99543%
Genitourinary disease - Other / type not knownGenitourinary disease27027%2,65130%
Elbow disorders - Other / type not knownMusculoskeletal disease (regional)26830%2,09837%
CataractVisual disease26536%2,97644%
Ataxias - Other / type not knownNeurological disease26258%3,76668%
Retinitis PigmentosaVisual disease26073%2,68878%
HydrocephalusNeurological disease25835%2,48247%
Cortical blindnessVisual disease25752%3,57172%
Myasthenia gravisNeurological disease25750%2,37855%
Perthes diseaseMusculoskeletal disease (regional)25549%2,85157%
Leukaemia - lymphocytic - chronicMalignant disease25454%2,56660%
Peripheral venous disease - Other / type not knownCardiovascular disease25338%4,02650%
Leukaemia - myeloid - chronicMalignant disease25163%2,64268%
Renal failure - acuteGenitourinary disease25158%2,76162%
Peptic ulcer (gastric and duodenal)/gastritisGastrointestinal disease25029%1,50734%
Muscle - Other diseases of / type not knownNeurological disease249Too few3,45959%
Macular degenerationVisual disease241Too few3,14463%
Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis)Musculoskeletal disease (regional)241Too few1,65429%
Uterine prolapseGenitourinary disease241Too few1,16430%
UrticariaSkin disease238Too few1,17219%
Addison's diseaseEndocrine disease236Too few2,20038%
Huntington's diseaseNeurological disease232Too few3,42174%
Rectum/anus - Other diseases of / type not knownGastrointestinal disease229Too few1,54528%
NeurofibromatosisNeurological disease227Too few2,06643%
Bacterial diseases - Other / type not knownInfectious disease226Too few1,75251%
Metabolic diseases - Other / type not knownMetabolic disease225Too few1,14436%
Fracture complications - Other / type not knownMusculoskeletal disease (general)224Too few5,75160%
Pancreas - Other diseases of / type not knownDiseases of the liver, gallbladder, biliary tract215Too few1,86544%
Guillain Barre syndromeNeurological disease214Too few2,41876%
HaemochromatosisDiseases of the liver, gallbladder, biliary tract213Too few1,18241%
Juvenile chronic arthritis (Still's disease)Musculoskeletal disease (general)212Too few1,81152%
Testicle - Cancer ofMalignant disease211Too few2,18161%
Hypothalamic and pituitary diseases - Other / type not knownEndocrine disease209Too few1,56634%
Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma)Autoimmune disease (connective tissue disorders)209Too few1,86758%
Mitral valveCardiovascular disease207Too few1,59743%
Bone - Other cancers of / type not knownMalignant disease205Too few3,20084%
Immune system - Other diseases of / type not knownDiseases of the immune system205Too few1,59141%
Anaemia - B12 (pernicious)/folate deficiencyHaematological Disease201Too few1,23130%
Diabetic retinopathyVisual disease198Too few2,50564%
Ligamentous instability of kneeMusculoskeletal disease (regional)196Too few2,47848%
Patellar dislocation - RecurrentMusculoskeletal disease (regional)191Too few1,70050%
Conjunctiva cornea eyelids and lacrimal apparatus - Other diseases of / type not known)Visual disease189Too few2,12739%
Renal transplantationGenitourinary disease189Too few2,08845%
OsteonecrosisMusculoskeletal disease (general)187Too few1,24869%
chromosomal syndrome - other type / not knownMultisystem and extremes of age186Too few92745%
NarcolepsyNeurological disease185Too few1,93644%
Aneurysms - Other / type not knownCardiovascular disease183Too few1,65948%
Anaemia - Iron deficiencyHaematological Disease181Too few1,08929%
KyphosisMusculoskeletal disease (regional)179Too few1,68655%
Malformations of the heart - Congenital - Other / type not knownCardiovascular disease175Too few2,88143%
Retinal detachmentVisual disease175Too few1,69142%
PneumoniaRespiratory disease174Too few1,78653%
Autoimmune (idiopathic) thrombocytopaenic purpura (ITP)Haematological Disease173Too few1,15136%
Clotting disorders - Other / type not knownHaematological Disease172Too few1,87342%
Prostatic diseaseGenitourinary disease171Too few1,15528%
Respiratory tract - Other cancers of / type not knownMalignant disease170Too few2,41082%
TenosynovitisMusculoskeletal disease (regional)170Too few1,03539%
Leg ulcers (venous)Skin disease166Too few2,48360%
TuberculosisInfectious disease166Too few1,71649%
Other metabolic and endocrine disorders of musculoskeletal systemMusculoskeletal disease (general)164Too few1,14746%
Renal calculiGenitourinary disease163Too few1,09136%
Nephrotic syndromeGenitourinary disease162Too few1,64846%
Schuermann's diseaseMusculoskeletal disease (regional)159Too few1,65854%
Viral diseases excluding hepatitis and poliomyelitis -Other / type not knownInfectious disease159Too few1,68053%
Aneurysm - aorticCardiovascular disease158Too few1,37752%
Leukaemia - lymphoblastic - acuteMalignant disease158Too few2,39989%
Chondromalacia patellaeMusculoskeletal disease (regional)157Too few1,11948%
Muscular dystrophy - Other / type not knownNeurological disease156Too few2,18865%
Infections - Other / type not knownSkin disease153Too few1,21639%
GallstonesDiseases of the liver, gallbladder, biliary tract151Too few1,06229%
CellulitisSkin disease150Too few1,86056%
Cardiac arrhythmia - Pacemaker/implantable defibrillator fittedCardiovascular disease145Too few2,67543%
Diabetes insipidusEndocrine disease144Too few99237%
Larynx - cancer ofMalignant disease143Too few2,66382%
Infections - OtherNeurological disease142Too few1,43562%
Autoimmune hepatitisDiseases of the liver, gallbladder, biliary tract141Too few1,23639%
Bulimia nervosaPsychiatric disorders138Too few1,72753%
Head injury - Sensorimotor impairmentNeurological disease135Too few2,17055%
Heart blockCardiovascular disease135Too few1,55845%
Steatohepatitis - non-alcoholic (NASH)Diseases of the liver, gallbladder, biliary tract135Too few86545%
Urinary tract infectionGenitourinary disease135Too few74828%
Eyes - Injuries toVisual disease129Too few1,82626%
Incontinence - urgeGenitourinary disease129Too few1,03712%
Degenerative neuronal diseases - Other / type not knownNeurological disease123Too few1,84381%
Behcet's diseaseAutoimmune disease (connective tissue disorders)122Too few1,14845%
BurnsSkin disease121Too few1,29453%
Atrioseptal defect (ASD)Cardiovascular disease120Too few72241%
Infectious diseases - Other / type not knownInfectious disease119Too few1,29450%
Marfan's syndromeMusculoskeletal disease (general)118Too few89349%
Rectal prolapseGastrointestinal disease118Too few78031%
Brachial plexusNeurological disease116Too few1,05862%
Dystrophia myotonicaNeurological disease115Too few1,47761%
Phobia - SpecificPsychiatric disorders114Too few83744%
MesotheliomaMalignant disease113Too few1,85298%
Hepatitis B and D infectionDiseases of the liver, gallbladder, biliary tract112Too few66533%
Dissociative disorders - Other / type not knownPsychiatric disorders111Too few1,19461%
Osgood schlatters diseaseMusculoskeletal disease (regional)111Too few55937%
Liver transplantationDiseases of the liver, gallbladder, biliary tract110Too few1,39351%
NystagmusVisual disease109Too few1,10651%
Tendon lesionsMusculoskeletal disease (regional)108Too few98437%
Cerebral palsy - HemiplegicNeurological disease107Too few1,51767%
Adrenal diseases - Other / type not knownEndocrine disease105Too few74839%
Hypersensitivity diseases - Other / type not knownDiseases of the immune system105Too few67429%
Primary Biliary cirrhosis (PBC)Diseases of the liver, gallbladder, biliary tract105Too few83845%
Hallux valgus /rigidusMusculoskeletal disease (regional)104Too few82734%
allergy with a risk of anaphylaxisDiseases of the immune system101Too few51121%
Paraplegia (traumatic)Neurological disease100Too few2,02090%
Tumours of bone - benignMusculoskeletal disease (general)100Too few77956%
PneumothoraxRespiratory disease99Too few81336%
HaemorrhoidsGastrointestinal disease98Too few53917%
Arthritis - ReactiveMusculoskeletal disease (general)97Too few3,47061%
Parkinson's syndrome / ParkinsonismNeurological disease97Too few1,27779%
ConstipationGastrointestinal disease96Too few56022%
Incontinence - stressGenitourinary disease95Too few95115%
Leg ulcers (arterial)Skin disease94Too few1,31460%
BursitisMusculoskeletal disease (regional)93Too few89746%
PolycythaemiaHaematological Disease92Too few90244%
Dislocation of the hip - congenitalMusculoskeletal disease (regional)91Too few1,44865%
Cystic fibrosisRespiratory disease90Too few1,26252%
Conduct disorder (including oppositional defiant disorder)Psychiatric disorders89Too few83755%
HypoparathyroidismEndocrine disease89Too few47230%
Poliomyelitis and post polio syndromeNeurological disease89Too few1,75964%
ThalassaemiaHaematological Disease88Too few57340%
Hepatitis - Chronic - Other / type not knownDiseases of the liver, gallbladder, biliary tract87Too few92149%
Shoulder instabilityMusculoskeletal disease (regional)87Too few77239%
HyperlipidaemiaMetabolic disease86Too few30947%
Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)Psychiatric disorders84Too few1,02248%
Ventriculoseptal defect (VSD)Cardiovascular disease84Too few79645%
HyperparathyroidismEndocrine disease83Too few60635%
PericarditisCardiovascular disease80Too few66741%
Diplopia (double vision)Visual disease76Too few82036%
Retinopathy - Other / type not knownVisual disease75Too few95161%
Thorax - Injury/Fracture/Dislocation ofMusculoskeletal disease (regional)75Too few68043%
Abdomen - Injuries/Fracture/Dislocation ofMusculoskeletal disease (regional)73Too few96345%
Conversion disorder (hysteria)Psychiatric disorders73Too few31368%
OsteochondritisMusculoskeletal disease (general)72Too few59757%
AscitesDiseases of the liver, gallbladder, biliary tract71Too few1,03075%
OsteosarcomaMalignant disease71Too few81688%
Psychiatric disorders of childhood - Other / type not knownPsychiatric disorders71Too few1,01563%
BradycardiaCardiovascular disease70Too few39939%
Collagen and elastic tissue - Other diseases of / type not knownSkin disease68Too few31641%
Optic atrophyVisual disease67Too few83574%
Anterior Uveitis (iritis)Visual disease66Too few51037%
Haemolytic disorders - Other / type not knownHaematological Disease66Too few75746%
Down's syndromePsychiatric disorders65Too few86091%
Eczema - varicoseSkin disease65Too few75022%
Haemophilia AHaematological Disease63Too few48354%
Hepatic encephalopathyDiseases of the liver, gallbladder, biliary tract63Too few73674%
Osteogenesis imperfectaMusculoskeletal disease (general)61Too few61052%
OtosclerosisHearing disorders61Too few48531%
Urinary OverflowGenitourinary disease61Too few53821%
AmblyopiaVisual disease60Too few34140%
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)Genitourinary disease60Too few55638%
Syringomyelia / SyringobulbiaNeurological disease59Too few58863%
Chorioretinal disorders - Other / type not knownVisual disease58Too few58444%
Venous insufficiency - chronicSkin disease57Too few37451%
Fallots tetralogyCardiovascular disease54Too few45332%
Optic neuritisVisual disease53Too few47248%
Platelet disorders - Other / type not knownHaematological Disease52Too few44937%
Retinal vein occlusionVisual disease52Too few32131%
angioedemaDiseases of the immune system51Too few44331%
LabyrinthitisHearing disorders51Too few59430%
HydronephrosisGenitourinary disease50Too few36838%
Myopia (short-sighted)Visual disease50Too few53644%
Partial seizures (with status epilepticus in last 12 months)Neurological disease50Too few1,56346%
Ewing's sarcomaMalignant disease49Too few67890%
Eye movement - Other disorders of / type not knownVisual disease49Too few65635%
Whiplash injuryMusculoskeletal disease (regional)48Too few67736%
Hepatitis C infectionDiseases of the liver, gallbladder, biliary tract47Too few1,66550%
CataplexyNeurological disease45Too few72050%
Coarctation of the aortaCardiovascular disease45Too few35840%
Facioscapulohumeral dystrophyNeurological disease44Too few58262%
Heart transplantationCardiovascular disease44Too few49259%
Cushing's syndromeEndocrine disease43Too few46751%
PolymyositisNeurological disease42Too few55174%
Temporal (giant cell) arteritis (Headache)Autoimmune disease (connective tissue disorders)41Too few32254%
Anaemia - AplasticHaematological Disease40Too few61460%
ChondrosarcomaMalignant disease40Too few43983%
Osteochondritis dissecansMusculoskeletal disease (regional)40Too few27550%
Bullous disease - Other / type not knownSkin disease39Too few39734%
Partial seizures (without status epilepticus in last 12 months)Neurological disease38Too few2,29637%
Cerebral palsy - AtaxicNeurological disease37Too few48065%
Fore foot pain (Metatarsalgia)Musculoskeletal disease (regional)37Too few76837%
Golfers elbow (medial epicondylitis)Musculoskeletal disease (regional)37Too few27833%
Sensorineural hearing loss due to TraumaHearing disorders37Too few34136%
DermatomyositisNeurological disease35Too few47268%
MastoiditisHearing disorders35Too few31420%
allergy risk of anaphylaxis unknown or not fully assessedDiseases of the immune system34Too few26426%
Anorectal abscessGastrointestinal disease34Too few44533%
Compartment syndrome (Volkmann's ischaemia)Musculoskeletal disease (general)34Too few57160%
HemianopiaVisual disease34Too few33152%
NeuroblastomaMalignant disease34Too few38976%
Slipped upper femoral epiphysisMusculoskeletal disease (regional)34Too few42559%
KeratitisVisual disease33Too few28533%
AchondroplasiaMusculoskeletal disease (general)31Too few32869%
AmyloidosisMetabolic disease31Too few39475%
Pleura - Other diseases of / type not knownRespiratory disease31Too few41651%
Tumours of the gastrointestinal tract - benignGastrointestinal disease31Too few30247%
Cerebral palsy - DiplegicNeurological disease30Too few39461%
GlomerulonephritisGenitourinary disease30Too few40646%
Hereditary multiple exostosis (diaphyseal aclasis)Musculoskeletal disease (general)29Too few31153%
Epidemolysis bullosaSkin disease27Too few27337%
Muscular dystrophy - limb girdleNeurological disease27Too few41472%
Pulmonary valve diseaseCardiovascular disease27Too few42953%
Amputations - Upper & Lower limb/sMusculoskeletal disease (regional)26Too few30283%
Stokes Adams attacks (cardiovascular syncope)Neurological disease25Too few28064%
Tetraplegia (traumatic)Neurological disease25Too few86196%
TorticollisNeurological disease25Too few35443%
Drop attacksNeurological disease24Too few36162%
EmpyemaRespiratory disease24Too few47253%
Muscular dystrophy - Becker typeNeurological disease23Too few25859%
Conductive hearing loss due to TraumaHearing disorders22Too few31423%
Growth hormone deficiencyEndocrine disease20Too few25040%
Transplant rejection - renalGenitourinary disease20Too few44768%
Cerebral palsy - QuadriplegicNeurological disease18Too few26093%
Cirrhosis - AutoimmuneDiseases of the liver, gallbladder, biliary tract18Too few30247%
Fragile X syndromePsychiatric disorders16Too few35664%
Tunnel visionVisual disease10Too few46450%
Bronchus - cancer ofMalignant disease5Too few33495%

Condition names are DWP's own and include some older terms. DWP records one main condition for each assessed claim, and these figures are grouped by that condition.

What the award rate does and does not tell you

  • It counts assessed claims only. DWP records no condition for a claim that is refused before an assessment, refused because someone did not attend, or withdrawn. Those claims are left out, so the rate is not your chance of getting PIP from the moment you apply.
  • It shows the first decision. The figures are outcomes before any mandatory reconsideration or appeal.
  • An award can be any award. The data shows whether DWP decided to award PIP. This page does not show which rate or how much.
  • It is not a prediction. PIP is assessed on how a condition affects daily life, not on the diagnosis alone, and DWP decides each claim on its own evidence. How the scoring works is in PIP points and descriptors.
  • Earlier years carry known distortions. DWP notes that IT problems in 2014, 2016 and 2017 and the pandemic in 2020 changed award rates in those months, and those months are inside the since 2013 column.
  • Rates have moved. 222 of the 237 conditions with a rate in both columns have a lower rate in the last 12 months than since 2013. DWP does not give a reason condition by condition, and this page does not guess one.

Which nations the figures cover

DWP's coverage for this dataset is Great Britain. In Scotland, new applications go to Adult Disability Payment instead of PIP from 29 August 2022, so the figures for the last 12 months are mainly for England and Wales. Northern Ireland has its own PIP and is not included.

If you live in Scotland, see Adult Disability Payment. The rules behind PIP decisions are in the benefits guides.

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You are welcome to quote these figures. Please link to this page when you do. The data behind the table is available as a CSV file with one row per condition.

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Know Your Rights UK, PIP award rates by condition (new claims, Great Britain), calculated from DWP Stat-Xplore, PIP Clearances, data to July 2026, published by DWP on 15 September 2026, accessed 4 October 2026. https://www.knowyourrightsuk.com/benefits/pip/pip-award-rates-by-condition

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Where the figures come from

The figures come from DWP's Stat-Xplore (dataset PIP Clearances, official statistics). The latest release was published on 15 September 2026 and has data to July 2026. DWP publishes quarterly and the next release is due on 15 December 2026. This page is updated after each release.

The exact query and the sum
  • Rows: Disability, lowest level, so every named condition. Columns: Award Type. Measure: PIP Clearances, count.
  • Filter: Re-assessment Indicator is New Claim. For the last 12 months, Month is August 2025 to July 2026.
  • Assessed claims are all outcomes except those DWP marks unknown. The award rate is assessed claims that were not refused, divided by assessed claims.
  • The conditions in each body system add up to DWP's own body system totals, and the overall rate is within half a percentage point of DWP's published figure for new claims. Counts under 5 are hidden by DWP and its totals can differ slightly from the sum of their parts.

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Frequently asked questions

What percentage of PIP claims are approved?

Of the new PIP claims DWP assessed in the 12 months to July 2026, 46% were awarded (299,052 of 649,780). Since April 2013 the figure is 54%. These are first decisions, before any mandatory reconsideration or appeal, and they leave out claims refused before an assessment.

What is the PIP award rate for ADHD and autism?

In the 12 months to July 2026, 22% of 37,941 assessed new claims with ADHD as the main condition were awarded, and 36% of 23,932 with autism. Since April 2013 the rates are 31% for ADHD and 47% for autism.

What is the PIP award rate for fibromyalgia, depression and anxiety?

In the 12 months to July 2026, the award rate for new claims was 53% for fibromyalgia, 46% for depressive disorder, 48% for mixed anxiety and depressive disorders and 38% for generalised anxiety disorder. Each figure is the share of assessed claims that were awarded.

Which conditions have the highest and lowest PIP award rates?

Among conditions with at least 250 assessed new claims in the 12 months to July 2026, Motor neurone disease had the highest award rate (96%) and Eczema (dermatitis) the lowest (14%). By body system, malignant disease was highest and gastrointestinal disease lowest.

Do these award rates include appeals?

No. DWP says its clearance figures reflect outcomes before any reconsideration and appeal action. A claim that is refused and later changed on mandatory reconsideration or at a tribunal still counts as refused here.

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