Written By: Anushka
£5,644.60 DWP payment available for Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) sufferers.
AMD affects the central retina, leading to blurred vision and difficulty with daily activities.
DWP offers financial assistance through PIP for AMD, helping with daily living and mobility costs.
PIP includes two components: Daily Living (helps with daily tasks) and Mobility (supports travel and mobility needs).
Depending on how AMD affects you, PIP payments range from £72.65 to £108.55 per week for each component.
Eligibility includes being aged 16 to State Pension age, having a long-term health condition, and residing in the UK for 104 out of the last 156 weeks.
To claim PIP, call the DWP at 0800 917 2222, or use the textphone at 0800 917 7777, and complete the application form with medical evidence.