PIP Decision - Check a PIP decision (2024)

You may be able to have a decision about Personal Independence Payment (PIP) changed.

Last reviewed 01 February 2022

Check a PIP decision

Before you challenge a decision, you may want to understand it better.

You may want to challenge the decision straight away because you normally have to start a challenge within one month of the decision date.

The decision about your Personal Independence Payment is in a letter that the send you. This is called the decision letter. The decision date is the date on the decision letter.

Check the decision yourself

If you’re not sure whether the decision is right, you can check whether you qualify for PIP and what PIP award you're likely to get by using ourTurn2us PIP Helper.

If you disagree with the decision, you can ask for a , which is the first step of challenging a PIP decision. Read about how to ask for a on the Ask for Mandatory Reconsideration page of this guide.

Get an explanation

If you don’t understand the decision, you can ask the DWP to explain it.

You don’t have to get an explanation before you challenge a decision. You may want to ask for a straight away. Read about how to ask for a on the Ask for Mandatory Reconsideration page of this guide.

To ask for an explanation, contact the DWP using the details on the decision letter. It is a good idea to keep a record when you contact the DWP. You can also ask for a copy of the assessment report so you can see what information the DWP used to make their decision.

The DWP can explain their decision over the phone or in writing. If you don’t have an explanation in your decision letter and you want an explanation in writing, you can ask for a written statement of reasons.

Explanation and time limits

The normal deadline for asking for a is one month from the decision date (the date onthe decision letter). The deadline can be extended if you ask for a written statement of reasons.

If you ask for a written statement of reasons and you receive it before the normal deadline, you have an extra two weeks to ask for a .

If you ask for a written statement of reasons and you receive it after the normal deadline, you have two weeks from the date of the statement to ask for a .

Get advice

If you need help to understand the decision about your PIP or you’re not sure what to do next, you can find a local adviser to help you using our Find an Adviser tool.

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PIP Decision - Check a PIP decision (2024)

FAQs

What are the best answers for PIP? ›

In summary these are our top tips for a successful PIP claim:
  • Always be honest.
  • Answer describing how you feel 'most of the time'.
  • Add concise, unambiguous comments.
  • Aim for consistency with your answers.
  • Don't be afraid to get professional help.

How to tell if your PIP assessment went well? ›

You'll get a letter that tells you what will happen with your PIP. If your needs have changed, your PIP might be increased, reduced or stopped.

How do I check my PIP decision? ›

The DWP will send you a letter to tell you their decision. The letter confirms whether you will get PIP, which PIP components you get and which rate, and the amount of points you score in the PIP test. Keep the letter in a safe place. You may need to give people a copy when you claim other benefits.

What trick questions does PIP ask? ›

“Trick” Questions to Watch Out For

For instance, if an assessor asks about your ability to go out, they're not just asking if you can leave the house—they want to know about the planning it requires, the physical toll, and how it affects you afterward.

What not to say in PIP assessment? ›

DON'T -
  • NEVER lie about your condition. ...
  • Feel you have say yes anything you usually can't do.
  • Don't push yourself too far just to get through it. ...
  • Expect the assessor to help you get the result you want - they're just there to ask questions and give an independent assessment to the DWP.
Jan 7, 2024

How to score high on PIP? ›

PIP Points Scores Daily Living Activities
  1. Preparing food. ...
  2. Taking nutrition. ...
  3. Managing therapy or monitoring a health condition. ...
  4. Washing and bathing. ...
  5. Managing toilet needs or incontinence. ...
  6. Dressing and undressing. ...
  7. Communicating verbally. ...
  8. Reading and understanding signs, symbols and words.

What do PIP assessors look for? ›

Your assessment is not a medical examination. It is a conversation with a health professional that lasts about 1 hour. At your assessment, the health professional will talk to you about the information on your form. They will ask about how your long- term health condition or disability affects you day-to-day.

Do PIP text you when they have made a decision? ›

The Department has developed over 25 SMS text messages to send out at 17 key points in the PIP claimant journey, for example when we have sent out the “How your condition affects you” form (PIP2); when an assessment provider has received this form; when we have made a decision to award PIP; and when we have issued a ...

What conditions are most likely to be awarded PIP? ›

Psychiatric disorders

With 37% of people receiving PIP having a psychiatric disorder, it is the most common condition people receiving PIP claim for. Psychiatric disorders are mental health conditions that can affect how a person thinks and feels about themselves and/or the world around them.

How long does a PIP decision normally take? ›

There is no time frame for when a decision must be made on your PIP claim. The Government has planned processing times for benefit decisions, for a PIP application this is 75 working days, but recent figures published confirm that only 51 per cent of decisions are made within this timescale.

Can I check my PIP score online? ›

The PIP self-test is anonymous, and the results will appear in your browser as soon as you have completed the single page of multiple choice questions. But, if you wish, you can also have your PIP results emailed to you.

How to ask PIP to reconsider a decision? ›

It's best to apply for a reconsideration by downloading the CRMR1 mandatory reconsideration request form on GOV.UK. You'll need to fill in the form, print it and post it to the DWP. You can't submit the form online.

What is good evidence for PIP? ›

Supporting evidence can come in the form of: Statement from a carer, friend or family member. Daily routine diary and personal statement. Medical evidence (records, prescriptions, letters from medical professionals).

What are the 14 PIP questions? ›

The questions:
  • Preparing Food. POINTS. DESCRIPTION. ...
  • Taking Nutrition. POINTS. ...
  • Managing therapy or monitoring a health. POINTS. ...
  • Washing and bathing. POINTS. ...
  • Managing toilet needs or incontinence. POINTS. ...
  • Dressing and undressing. POINTS. ...
  • Communicating verbally. POINTS. ...
  • Reading and understanding signs, symbols and words. POINTS.

How to pass PIP test? ›

These general PIP assessment tips will also help you: Don't let the assessor rush you. Try not to just answer 'yes' or 'no' to the questions. Always explain how doing something would make you feel afterwards and the impact it can have on you if you had to do it repeatedly in a short period.

How do I pass the PIP test? ›

These general PIP assessment tips will also help you: Don't let the assessor rush you. Try not to just answer 'yes' or 'no' to the questions. Always explain how doing something would make you feel afterwards and the impact it can have on you if you had to do it repeatedly in a short period.

How to make a successful claim for PIP? ›

To qualify for PIP, you need to show that you need help with the activities on more than half the days in a year. Make it clear on the form how often you have problems with the activities. If your health changes, explain how often this happens and the effect it has on you. It may help to keep a diary.

What is the best evidence for PIP? ›

If you want to put supporting evidence in your claim, these are good papers to include:
  • Medical records.
  • Sick notes.
  • Prescriptions.
  • Diary of daily routine.
  • Letters from medical professionals.
  • Letters from other professionals.
  • Letters from other people who help you.

How to claim PIP successfully mental health? ›

How to claim
  1. Start your claim by phone. You need to: ...
  2. Start your claim by post. You can start a claim by post instead, but it takes longer to get a decision. ...
  3. Completing and returning the form about your condition. ...
  4. Apply online. ...
  5. If you need to have an assessment. ...
  6. Getting a decision. ...
  7. If you disagree with a decision.

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