If you suffer with an eye condition and it affects your day-to-day life, then you could be eligible to claim help through Personal Independence Payments (PIP). PIP is a disability benefit that is paid by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and it comes in two different parts. There is the daily living rate, which is currently worth £72.65 a week for the lower level, or £108.55 a week for the higher rate. The mobility rate for PIP is worth £28.70 a week for the lower level, and £75.75 a week for the higher level.
You could be entitled to one, or both, of the daily living and mobility rates. The lower rate is awarded to those who need help during the day or at night, while the higher rate is for those who need help during the day and at night. PIP is paid every four weeks, so you could get £737 a month if you get the highest rates.
If your eye conditions impacts your daily life, then this could make you eligible for PIP. If you're above state pension age, then you may be entitled to Attendance Allowance instead. It's important to note that your eligibility does not depend on your specific medical condition or disability, but on how it affects your ability to completely daily tasks.
According to official NHS figures, around two million people in the UK are living with sight loss or a degenerative eye condition. The NHS expects this figure to double with four million people affected by sight loss by 2050. Get our money-saving tips and top offers direct to your inbox with the Mirror Money newsletter.
