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Personal Independence Payment

Weekly payment for working-age adults whose long-term condition or disability affects daily living or mobility.

£1,576 – £10,119 per yearEligibility wizard availableLast verified 24 April 2026

Who it helps

Working-age adults (16 to State Pension age) in England, Wales, or Northern Ireland with a long-term health condition or disability that affects daily living or mobility.

The full picture

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a non-means-tested benefit for adults of working age with a long-term health condition or disability. It's scored across 12 activities: 10 for daily living (like preparing food, washing, taking medication, engaging with others) and 2 for mobility (planning journeys, moving around). The Department for Work and Pensions decides your rate based on how much help you need. You can get either component or both. Many PIP decisions are overturned on appeal — if you're turned down, a welfare adviser can help you challenge the decision. For a precise estimate, Turn2us' calculator is excellent; our check is a rough guide only.

Worth knowing before you apply

Not available in Scotland — see Adult Disability Payment instead
Not means-tested — savings and income do not affect entitlement
Our check is a guide only — a welfare adviser or the DWP assessment makes the decision
Many initial refusals are overturned on appeal — don't give up if you get a no first

How to claim

Start the claim by phoning the DWP PIP claim line; they send you a PIP2 form to complete. Decisions take several months and usually include a face-to-face or telephone assessment.

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Independent advice

More help is out there

If your situation is complex, these UK-wide charities and government services can give free, independent advice.

Last verified 24 April 2026

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