About Personal Independence Payments (PIP)
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit that helps people ages 16 and over who have long-term illness, disability, or health conditions that affect their daily living or mobility.
PIP will help towards some of the extra costs from having a long-term condition. It is based on how a person’s condition affects their life, not the diagnosis itself.
PIP is made up of two parts – these are called components
- daily living – for help with everyday tasks (washing, eating, dressing)
- mobility – for help getting around
Each can be paid at a standard rate or enhanced rate. You can get one or both components depending on your needs.
PIP is a benefit people can get whether they are in or out of work, it is not affected by income or savings and is not taxed. Claiming PIP can give access to other benefits, such as carers allowance.
Help and advice on making a claim
Watch the Department for Work and Persons (DWP) video to find out how to claim for PIP.
Find out more on the GOV.UK website.
You can find out what benefits you might get on the Contact website for families with disabled children.