The Disability Conditions To qualify for PIP you need to find it hard to do everyday tasks or get around because of a physical or mental health condition. You can make a claim whether you get help from another person or not. PIP is not based on the condition you have or the medication you take. It is based on the level of help you need because of how your condition affects you. PIP is made up of 2 components (parts) called the daily living component and the mobility component. Each component can be paid at either a standard or enhanced rate. The daily living component looks at the extra help you need with everyday tasks. This includes help needed when preparing food, eating and drinking, managing and monitoring your condition, washing and bathing, getting dressed and undressed, going to the toilet, budgeting, verbal communication, reading and understanding, mixing with other people, and managing a budget. The mobility component looks at the help you need getting around. This includes moving around and, planning a journey and following a route.
How the DWP decides what you’re entitled to Your ability to carry out each activity is measured against a list of standard statements describing what you can or can’t do. These are known as the descriptors. Following an assessment, the Assessor will advise the DWP which descriptor applies to you for each activity. For example, there are 6 descriptors for ‘Dressing and undressing’, ranging from ‘Can dress and undress unaided’ to ‘Cannot dress or undress at all’. Each descriptor carries a points score ranging from 0 to 12. A DWP decision maker will look at your Assessor’s report, your PIP2 form and any other available evidence, and will allocate points against each activity. These points will then be added together.
Daily Living You must receive at least 8 points to be eligible for the standard rate of the daily living component. The current rate is
Mobility
£59.70 a week
You must receive at least 8 points to be eligible for the standard rate of the daily living component.
You must receive at least 12 points to be eligible for the enhanced rate of the daily living component.
You must receive at least 12 points to be eligible for the enhanced rate of the daily living component.
The current rate is
The current rate is
The current rate is
£23.60 a week
£62.25 a week
£89.15 a week
*these are April 2021 to April 2022 rates - rates may change each financial year.
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