The DWP cares less about your diagnosis and more about how heart disease messes with your day-to-day groove. Can you walk to the shop without gasping like you’ve run a marathon? Do you struggle with cooking because standing makes your chest tighten? Those are the gold nuggets they’re mining.
Your PIP claim hinges on two parts: daily living (like washing, dressing, and eating) and mobility (getting around). Heart disease can make both feel like a level from Elden Ring—tough but not impossible. Score enough points in the assessment, and your award could stretch for years.
Fun Fact: The “Heart Rate” Myth
Here’s a little trivia: the DWP doesn’t check your actual heart rate, despite what your mate down the pub might say. They’re looking at functional limits—like how far you can walk before needing a rest. Think of it as a very unsexy fitness test, no gym required.
