PIP Eligibility Checker
How it works
PIP has 10 daily living activities and 2 mobility activities. Each is scored 0–12 points based on how you can complete it 'reliably' (safely, to an acceptable standard, repeatedly and in reasonable time).
Daily living: 8–11 points = standard, 12+ = enhanced. Mobility: same thresholds.
Worked example
James has MS. He needs help cooking, prompts to take medication, struggles with budgeting, and uses crutches outdoors.
- Daily living points: 10 → Standard rate (£73.90/week)
- Mobility points: 10 → Standard rate (£29.20/week)
- Total: ~£103/week
Who should use this
- •Adults 16-State Pension age with a long-term condition or disability
- •Carers helping someone apply or appeal
- •People moving from DLA to PIP
Common mistakes
- ×Underplaying difficulties — describe your worst days, not your best
- ×Forgetting that 'reliably' includes safety and repeatability
- ×Not gathering medical evidence (GP letters, hospital reports)
- ×Missing the 1-month deadline for Mandatory Reconsideration if refused
Frequently asked questions
Is PIP means-tested?▾
No. Income, savings and partner's earnings don't affect PIP.
How long does a PIP decision take?▾
Currently around 14-20 weeks from initial claim, including the assessment.
Can I work and claim PIP?▾
Yes. PIP is about how your condition affects you, not whether you work.
What happens at the assessment?▾
Usually a phone, video or face-to-face consultation with a healthcare professional from Capita or IAS.
Can I appeal a PIP refusal?▾
Yes — first request a Mandatory Reconsideration within 1 month, then appeal to a Tribunal if still refused. Tribunals overturn around 70% of cases that reach them.
Does PIP affect Universal Credit?▾
No — PIP is paid on top and doesn't reduce your UC.