What is Personal Independence Payment (PIP)?
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In short: A non-means-tested benefit for adults under State Pension age with a long-term health condition or disability. Two parts — daily living (£76.70 or £114.60 a week) and mobility (£30.30 or £80) in 2026/27, each at a standard or enhanced rate.
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PIP is awarded on a points-based assessment of how your condition affects daily-living activities (preparing food, washing, dressing, managing medication, communication) and mobility (planning a journey, moving around). 8 points in a component pays the standard rate; 12 points pays the enhanced rate.
PIP is tax-free, ignored for the benefit cap, and not affected by your savings or earnings. You can get it whether you work or not. 2026/27 weekly rates: daily living £76.70 / £114.60; mobility £30.30 / £80.00. Both enhanced is £194.60 a week. Start a claim by calling 0800 917 2222. How-to: claim PIP.
Replacing PIP in Scotland is Adult Disability Payment, run by Social Security Scotland with broadly the same components and rates.
Primary source: gov.uk/pip
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