Category: Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
How to Claim PIP for Depression: Eligibility, Evidence and Tips
Understanding PIP and Depression Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit designed to help people aged 16 to State Pension age who have a long-term physical or mental health condition or disability that makes daily living or getting around difficult. The aim of PIP is to provide financial support to those who need extra help…
How to Request a Mandatory Reconsideration for a PIP Decision
What is Mandatory Reconsideration? What is Mandatory Reconsideration? Mandatory reconsideration is the first formal step you must take if you want to challenge a decision about your Personal Independence Payment (PIP). If you disagree with the outcome of your PIP assessment – whether your claim was refused, you were awarded a lower rate than expected,…
How to Claim PIP for Diabetes: Eligibility, Evidence and Process
Understanding Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit designed to help people in the UK who live with long-term health conditions or disabilities. It is available to individuals aged 16 to State Pension age who need extra support with daily living tasks or getting around because of their condition. If you…
What to Expect at a PIP Tribunal Hearing: Your Rights and Next Steps
Introduction to the Tribunal Hearing Introduction to the Tribunal Hearing A tribunal hearing is a formal, independent process where an impartial panel reviews your appeal against a Personal Independence Payment (PIP) decision. If you disagree with the outcome of your mandatory reconsideration, you have the right to take your case further by applying to a…
How to Claim PIP for Epilepsy: Eligibility, Assessment and Tips
Understanding Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit designed to help people aged 16 to State Pension age who are living with long-term health conditions or disabilities, like epilepsy. It is not means-tested, which means your income or savings do not affect your eligibility. Instead, PIP focuses on how your condition…
Moving from DLA to PIP
Introduction to Moving from DLA to PIP Moving from Disability Living Allowance (DLA) to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a significant change for many adults in the UK who rely on disability benefits. DLA was a benefit designed to help with the extra costs of living with a disability or long-term health condition. However, the…
How to Successfully Claim PIP for Fibromyalgia in the UK
Understanding PIP and Fibromyalgia Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit designed to help people aged 16 to State Pension age who have a long-term physical or mental health condition or disability. It is intended to support those who struggle with daily living tasks or moving around because of their health. PIP is not means-tested,…
PIP vs DLA: Key Differences, Eligibility and How to Claim
What are PIP and DLA? What are PIP and DLA? Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Disability Living Allowance (DLA) are both UK benefits designed to help people with disabilities or long-term health conditions manage the extra costs of daily life. While they share a similar purpose, there are important differences in who can claim them,…
How PIP and Universal Credit Work Together: What You Need to Know
Introduction to PIP and Universal Credit Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Universal Credit are two separate benefits in the UK, each designed to help people in different circumstances. Understanding how these benefits work individually – and how they interact – can make a significant difference if you’re managing a disability or long-term health condition alongside…
How to Fill in Your PIP Claim Form: Step-by-Step Guide and Tips
Introduction to Filling in Your PIP Claim Form Filling in your Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claim form is a crucial step in applying for financial support if you have a long-term health condition or disability. The claim form is your opportunity to explain how your condition affects your daily life and mobility. It asks detailed…
