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Most people see snoring in your sleep as an annoying habit.
However, many Brits might not be aware that snoring could actually earn you money each week. Many could be missing out on payments of £156 per week in Personal Independence Payments (PIP).
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) payment could be a boost for people who are currently struggling with the cost of living crisis.
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Around 3 million Brits receive PIP, however many more may not realise that they are entitled to the cash
Figures show more than 2,200 people across the UK currently claim PIP payments due to the condition and others which are linked.
The payment is paid every four weeks, with up to £156 available to those with specific health needs, conditions or disabilities. Monthly payments can between £97.80 and £627.60 every payment period.
To claim, you have to be assessed by a medical professional and have had difficulties moving around for the past three months. You can start your claim by calling "PIP new claims" phone line on 0800 917 2222.
You will then be sent a form to complete and return, but you might need to have an assessment if they need more information.
More information about applying for PIP can be found on the GOV.UK website. To qualify, you'll need to have lived in the UK for at least two of the last three years and be residing in the country. You must have a health condition which has led to problems with daily living or getting around for three months.
Here are the conditions eligible for support through PIP:
Diseases of the upper respiratory tract
- Sleep apnoea – obstructive
- Upper respiratory tract – Other diseases of / type not known
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Chronic bronchitis
- Emphysema
Bronchiectasis
Cystic Fibrosis
Asthma
Pulmonary fibrosis
- Extrinsic allergic alveolitis
- Fibrosing alveolitis
- Pulmonary fibrosis – Other / type not known
Pneumoconiosis
- Asbestosis
- Pneumoconiosis – coalworkers
- Pneumoconiosis – Other / type not known
- Silicosis
Granulomatous lung disease and pulmonary infiltration
- Granulomatous lung disease and pulmonary infiltration – Other / type not known
- Sarcoidosis
Disease of the pleura
- Empyema
- Pleura – Other diseases of / type not known
- Pleural effusion
- Pneumothorax
Lung transplantation
Heart and lung transplantation
Pulmonary embolus
Pneumonia
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