PIP Guides

Guides to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) — eligibility, the assessment process, and what to do if your claim is refused.

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PIP for Acquired Brain Injury — What You Could Be Entitled To

Acquired brain injury can cause physical, cognitive, and personality changes that aren't always visible or even recognised by the person affected. Find out how PIP assesses ABI, and why family input often matters so much.

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PIP for Cerebral Palsy — What You Could Be Entitled To

Cerebral palsy varies enormously in presentation and severity. Find out how PIP assesses cerebral palsy in adults, and why a lifetime of adapting doesn't mean the impact is any less relevant to a claim.

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PIP for EDS (Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome) — What You Could Be Entitled To

EDS causes joint instability, frequent dislocations, chronic pain, and fatigue that can significantly affect daily living. Find out how PIP assesses EDS and what you could be entitled to.

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PIP for Endometriosis — What You Could Be Entitled To

Endometriosis causes severe, fluctuating pain and other symptoms that are frequently dismissed or normalised. Find out how PIP actually assesses endometriosis and what you could be entitled to.

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PIP for Hearing Loss — What You Could Be Entitled To

Hearing loss can significantly affect communication and safety, even with hearing aids or implants in use. Find out how PIP assesses hearing loss and what you could be entitled to.

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PIP for Lupus — What You Could Be Entitled To

Lupus (SLE) is a fluctuating autoimmune condition affecting joints, skin, kidneys, and cognition. Find out how PIP assesses lupus, why the reliability criteria matter so much, and what you could be entitled to.

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PIP for OCD — What You Could Be Entitled To

Severe OCD can consume hours a day in compulsions and rituals that make ordinary tasks take vastly longer than they should. Find out how PIP assesses OCD, and why the 'reasonable time' criteria matters so much.

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PIP for PTSD — What You Could Be Entitled To

PTSD symptoms like hypervigilance, flashbacks, and avoidance can profoundly affect daily functioning but are often under-recognised in PIP assessments. Find out how PIP assesses PTSD and what you could be entitled to.

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PIP for Visual Impairment — What You Could Be Entitled To

Visual impairment significantly affects both daily living and safe mobility. Find out how PIP assesses sight loss, why familiar vs. unfamiliar routes matter so much, and what you could be entitled to.

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Is the PIP 4-Point Rule Really Happening in November 2026?

The '4-point rule' for PIP was scrapped in July 2025 — here's what actually changed, what's still coming, and what it means for your claim.

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How to Appeal a PIP Decision — Mandatory Reconsideration and Tribunal, Step by Step

PIP decisions can be successfully challenged — around two-thirds of tribunal appeals succeed. Here's exactly how Mandatory Reconsideration and tribunal appeals work, with time limits, evidence tips, and what to expect at each stage.

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PIP for ME/CFS — What You Could Be Entitled To

ME/CFS (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) can significantly affect daily living and mobility. Find out how PIP assesses fluctuating fatigue conditions, why the 'reliability' rules matter so much for ME/CFS claims, and what you could be entitled to.

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PIP for Arthritis — Rheumatoid and Osteoarthritis

Arthritis is one of the most common conditions in PIP claims. Find out how both rheumatoid and osteoarthritis are assessed, what evidence helps, and what you could receive.

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PIP for Depression and Anxiety — What You Need to Know

Mental health conditions including depression and anxiety can qualify for PIP. Find out how these conditions are assessed and what you could be entitled to.

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PIP for Motor Neurone Disease (MND) — What You're Entitled To

MND is a rapidly progressive condition that significantly affects daily living and mobility. Find out how PIP is assessed for MND, the Special Rules for Terminal Illness, and how to claim quickly.

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PIP for Parkinson's Disease — What You Could Be Entitled To

Parkinson's disease progressively affects daily living and mobility. Find out how PIP assesses Parkinson's, how the condition is scored across activities, and what award you might receive.

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PIP After a Stroke — What You Could Be Entitled To

A stroke can leave lasting disabilities that significantly affect daily living and mobility. Find out how PIP assesses stroke survivors and what you could be entitled to.

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PIP for Bipolar Disorder — What You Could Be Entitled To

Bipolar disorder affects daily living differently across mood episodes. Find out how PIP assesses bipolar disorder, which activities score highest, and what award you might receive.

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PIP for Cancer — What You Could Be Entitled To During and After Treatment

Cancer and cancer treatment can significantly affect daily living and mobility. Find out how PIP is assessed for cancer, the Special Rules for Terminal Illness, and what you could receive.

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PIP for Crohn's Disease and IBD — What You Could Be Entitled To

Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis and other IBD conditions can significantly affect daily living. Find out how inflammatory bowel disease is assessed for PIP.

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PIP for Epilepsy — How Seizures Affect Your Entitlement

Epilepsy can significantly affect daily living and mobility through seizures and their aftermath. Find out how PIP assesses epilepsy and what you could be entitled to.

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PIP for Schizophrenia and Psychosis — What You Could Be Entitled To

Schizophrenia and psychotic conditions significantly affect daily living. Find out how PIP assesses psychotic conditions, which activities score highest, and what support is available.

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How to Prepare for a PIP Assessment — What Assessors Actually Look For

A PIP assessment can feel daunting, but knowing what assessors look for, how points are scored, and how to describe your condition makes a real difference to the outcome.

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PIP for ADHD — What Adults with ADHD Could Be Entitled To

ADHD in adults can significantly affect daily living. Find out how ADHD is assessed for PIP, which activities are most commonly affected, and what you could receive.

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PIP for Autism — How Autism Spectrum Conditions Are Assessed

Autism can affect daily living and mobility in ways that aren't always obvious. Find out how PIP assesses autism spectrum conditions and what you could be entitled to.

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PIP for Chronic Pain — How Pain Conditions Are Assessed

Chronic pain affects millions of people but is poorly understood in PIP assessments. Find out how to present your claim effectively and what you could be entitled to.

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PIP for Diabetes — Type 1 and Type 2

Diabetes can qualify for PIP where it significantly affects daily living or mobility. Find out how diabetes is assessed, what complications matter most, and what you could receive.

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PIP for Fibromyalgia — What You Could Be Entitled To

Fibromyalgia can significantly affect daily living and mobility. Find out how PIP is assessed for fibromyalgia, what evidence helps, and what award you might expect.

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PIP for Multiple Sclerosis — What You Could Be Entitled To

MS affects daily living and mobility in complex ways. Find out how PIP assesses multiple sclerosis, how relapses and progressive MS are handled, and what award you might expect.

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Can I Claim PIP If I Work Full Time?

Yes — PIP has nothing to do with whether you work or how much you earn. Find out how PIP eligibility works for people in full-time employment.

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What Benefits Can I Claim If I'm Sick and Can't Work?

If illness or injury has stopped you working, you may be entitled to several benefits. This guide explains what's available, who qualifies, and where to start.

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How Do PIP Points Work? A Plain-English Guide

Confused by the PIP points system? We explain how daily living and mobility activities are scored, what the thresholds are, and what affects your award.

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What Conditions Qualify for PIP?

PIP isn't a list of qualifying conditions — it's about how your condition affects you. Here's what assessors actually look for and how different types of conditions map to the descriptors.

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