Brits with breast cancer could get £778.40 every four weeks in DWP payments

Brits with breast cancer could get £778.40 every four weeks in DWP payments Official figures show a considerable number of successful applications for a key benefit citing breast cancer as a primary disabling condition. Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Add us as preferred source Comments By Chris Samuel , Linda Howard 06:29, Sun, Nov 1, 2026 Personal Independence Payment: Advice on how to claim Brits living with breast cancer may be able to receive £778.40 in support every four weeks from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) if they meet certain eligibility criteria, official figures suggest.

Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women in the UK, the NHS website explains, with around 60,000 new cases each year. As explained by the health service, symptoms of breast cancer in women may include: a lump, or swelling in your breast, chest or armpit a change in the skin of your breast, such as dimpling (may look or feel like orange peel) a change in the colour of the skin on your breast – on black or brown skin it may look darker than usual, on white skin it may look red a change in size or shape of one or both breasts nipple discharge (if you are not pregnant or breastfeeding), which may have blood in it a change in the shape or look of your nipple, such as it turning inwards (inverted nipple) or a rash on it (may look like eczema) You may get pain in your breast or armpit with these symptoms, it adds.

But you can also have the symptoms without any pain. Men can also get breast cancer, but it's much rarer, with hundreds of cases per year as opposed to tens of thousands. Symptoms include: Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT a lump or swelling in your chest or armpit liquid leaking from your nipples (nipple discharge), which may have blood in it changes in the size or shape of either side of your chest sores or ulcers on your chest a change in the shape or look of your nipple, such as it turning inwards (inverted nipple) or a rash on it (may look like eczema) The survival rate for breast cancer is very high if it's caught early.

However, it can spread and be fatal without treatment. Depending on how the condition or impacts of treatment are affecting certain aspects of your daily life, you may be able to claim support through PIP . PIP is a benefit that can help with extra living costs if you have both a long-term physical or mental health condition or disability, and difficulty doing certain everyday tasks or getting around because of your condition. You must also expect the difficulties to last for at least 12 months from when they started, it adds.

Older state pensioners set for lower £374 triple lock boost under Andy Burnham John Healey just proved he doesn’t have a clue – he can’t even count There are two parts you can apply for: daily living and mobility. The former is based on your ability to do a range of household tasks, such as washing and cooking, and the latter is based on your mobility and travel requirements. It's available to people 16 and over and under State Pension age.

Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT You'll continue getting it beyond that point if you have an approved claim, but you generally can't make a new claim after reaching State Pension age. For the daily living part, the lower rate is £76.70 per week, while the enhanced rate is £114.60 per week. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT For the mobility part, the lower rate is £30.30 per week, and the enhanced rate is £80. That would mean you'd get £194.60 per week in total if you meet the eligibility for the higher rate in both England and Wales.

The amount is paid out every four weeks, with the total coming to £778.40. Northern Ireland has PIP, and though it's a devolved matter, the rules largely run in parallel with those in the rest of the UK. PIP has been replaced with the Adult Disability Payment (ADP) in Scotland, though it also has most of the same eligibility criteria. You could be approved for PIP due to the impact of a wide range of health conditions, including hearing-related issues.

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You can unsubscribe at any time. More Info . According to DWP figures, there were 18,496 cases where cancer of the breast was listed as the primary disabling condition for people with PIP entitlement awarded both the daily living component and the mobility component at the enhanced rate as of July 31, 2026. It's important to note that a diagnosis does not automatically unlock support, and a successful claim will depend on establishing that the effect on your daily life and mobility makes you eligible.

This assessment is made by the DWP, informed by independent medical advice. If awarded the support, reviews may take place later on to assess your entitlement going forward. You therefore shouldn't be put off from making a claim if you haven't heard of someone getting support due to the impacts of a certain condition. If you're terminally ill, you may be able to get support quicker and without fulfilling some of the usual requirements, under a PIP process called special rules.

More information about support for people diagnosed with cancer is available on the Macmillan website. You can find out more about breast cancer, including warning signs and information about treatments on the NHS website . PIP DWP Hearing loss Disabilities Benefits Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Add us as preferred source Comments