Personal Independence Payment

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) can help with extra living costs for someone who has both a long-term physical or mental health condition or disability, and difficulty doing certain everyday tasks or getting around because of that condition. A claimant can get PIP even if they are working, have savings, or are getting most other benefits.

PIP has two parts: a daily living part for people who need help with everyday tasks such as preparing food, washing, or managing money, and a mobility part for people who need help getting around, such as working out and following a route or physically moving. Whether a claimant gets one or both parts, and how much, depends on how difficult they find these tasks, assessed by the Department for Work and Pensions. Disability Living Allowance is being replaced by PIP for most adults.