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Claim: TikTok users claim residents can get paid for snoring in the United Kingdom.
Verdict: Misleading! Our findings revealed that individuals in the UK do not receive payment specifically for snoring. However, if a health condition impacts their daily activities, they may be eligible for a Personal Independence Payment (PIP). Sleep apnea, characterised by snoring, among other symptoms, is one such condition.
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Developed countries are renowned for establishing social welfare programmes to aid citizens or residents who face challenges in supporting themselves due to disabilities or unemployment.
While many people have benefited from several of these initiatives, Visa Sponsorship, a TikTok channel, has announced that people can get paid for snoring in the UK.
This post has received diverging responses, with some users demanding that those who endure the presence of a snoring individual should also be compensated. A user, Habeeb147, thought he was overly qualified to receive the benefit.
He wrote: “I am over qualified pls, how can I get the benefit?”
Conversely, others like Agnes Rogers expressed scepticism over the information. She wrote, “Don’t believe it. The whole country will be trying for it.”
Apart from TikTok, similar claims have also been shared on Facebook, as seen here, here, and here. DUBAWA conducted this verification to set the records straight.
Verification
Not everyone who snores has a health condition. Snoring can occur due to sleeping position, alcohol consumption, or the airway’s anatomy. It is common for people to snore occasionally without it indicating a severe health issue. However, persistent or loud snoring could be a concern, especially if accompanied by other symptoms, such as daytime fatigue or gasping for breath during sleep.
Snoring is usually considered harmless. However, you might be eligible for PIP in the UK if it is due to sleep apnea.
Sleep apnea and PIP benefit
Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder where breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. It can be caused by obesity, enlarged tonsils, or underlying health conditions. When left untreated, it can lead to daytime fatigue, irritability, and an increased risk of health problems like high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke.
Apart from the claimant, several other reports have confirmed that UK residents could be eligible to receive the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) if they have sleep apnea. PIP is a UK government initiative established to provide extra living costs to people living with long-term physical or mental health conditions in the UK.
As explained on the UK government website, applicants are only eligible if they are already 16, have a long-term physical or mental health condition or disability, and have difficulty doing everyday tasks, including getting around.
While the government recognised “physical and mental health conditions” as eligibility criteria, there was no explicit mention of sleep apnea or snoring, as announced by the claimant and other blogs.
Other things to know about PIP
PIP has two parts: a daily living part and a mobility part. The daily living fund assists with everyday tasks like preparing food and bathing, while the mobility fund aids in getting around.
Applicants’ eligibility for each part and the amount they receive are determined by the difficulty level they experience in these areas. If their life expectancy is less than 12 months, they will automatically qualify for the daily living part, with eligibility for mobility based on their needs.
Beneficiaries will receive an amount ranging from £72.65 to £108.55 per week for the daily living part and from £28.70 to £75.75 per week for the mobility part. This payment is tax-free and only receivable every four weeks.
Applicants are expected to contact the UK PIP department and have a form delivered within two weeks. After this form is completed and returned, they are to wait for feedback and a possible call for assessment.
Other documents needed for the application are seen below:
Conclusion
People do not get paid for snoring in the UK. However, one might be eligible to receive Personal Independence Payment (PIP) benefits if one has a health condition that affects everyday tasks.
