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PIP Eligibility Checker

A quick indicative check of whether you may qualify for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and at what rate.

Short answer

PIP has two components — daily living and mobility — each paid at a standard or enhanced rate based on a points score from a DWP assessment. Your condition must have lasted (or be expected to last) at least 12 months.

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Calculation method, coverage and version

Inputs used: Are you aged 16 to State Pension age?, Have your difficulties lasted 3+ months and are expected to last 9+ more?, UK resident & present 2 of last 3 years?, How many activities do you struggle with most days? (preparing food, eating, washing, dressing, managing meds, communicating, reading, social, money), How is your mobility?.
Calculation approach: The calculator applies the rules and assumptions described in “How it works” to the values you enter. Rounding can cause small differences from an official or provider calculation.
Coverage: Benefits & Support. UK nations, tax treatment, local rules and provider criteria can differ; check the official sources shown below before acting.
Content version: No page-specific review date is currently published. Treat the result as indicative and verify current rules independently.

Not included unless explicitly requested: personal circumstances not entered, provider discretion, future rule changes, professional fees and case-specific exceptions. Read the full calculator methodology.

Primary sources and official verification

Use these official sources to verify current rules before acting. Coverage and dates can differ across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

See the sitewide source policy.

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 (£76.70/week)
Mobility points: 10 → Standard rate (£30.30/week)
Total: £107/week in 2026/27

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.

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