Updated: 22 May 2023
PIP helps with the extra costs of disability or long-term health conditions for people aged 16 and over.
It’s a non-means-tested benefit. So, you can get it regardless of how much you earn, or whether you have savings or capital.
To get PIP, you must:
PIP is based on the level of help you need because of how your condition affects you and how able you are to do certain activities.
It is made up of two components:
The Mobility component might be paid if you need help getting about. This includes physically moving around and leaving your home. It’s also referred to as the mobility allowance.
The Daily living component might be paid if you need help with carrying out everyday activities, such as:
Each component can be paid at either a standard or an enhanced rate.
Depending on how your condition affects you, it’s possible to get one component or both, and either the standard or the enhanced rate.
This is worked out using the results of an assessment.
If you are thinking of claiming POP, please visit GOV.UK/PIP so you can see if you are eligible to claim.
It has easy-read guides and links to YouTube videos about eligibility, evidence requirements and the claims process. These will help you to understand what information they need to provide to support your claim and consider whether PIP is the right benefit for you.
You can also find out more and make a claim by calling the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) on 0800 917 2222.
The Health Adjustment Passport (HAP) is now available on GOV.UK and can be used by those with a disability or health condition to help identify what support and changes (known as reasonable adjustments) they may need when they are in work or moving into work. This could include support from Access to Work, such as funding for specialist equipment, support getting to and from work or support when in work.
The HAP is owned by the individual, who can decide how they want to use it and completion is voluntary, with support from a work coach if appropriate.