The UK PIP Answer Bank

Filling in a PIP form shouldn't feel like sitting an exam you haven't studied for.

But that's exactly what it feels like — because the DWP doesn't tell you what their assessors are actually looking for. They hand you a blank box and expect you to know.

This guide does something no other PIP resource does: it gives you real, condition-specific example answers for every single daily living and mobility activity — written in first person, so you can adapt them straight to your own daily life or swap pronouns if you're helping someone else.

WHAT'S INSIDE

72 pages covering all 12 PIP activities — 10 daily living, 2 mobility. For every activity you get:

— A plain-English explanation of what the DWP is actually assessing

— The official descriptors and what each one means

— 2–3 full worked example answers per activity — covering physical, mental health, neurological, autoimmune, and combined presentations

— Side-by-side comparisons showing exactly why one answer reads as "no support need" and another describes a clear support need

— A tip per activity on what actually moves the scoring

KEY FEATURES

— Updated June 2026

— Every example answer written in first person for direct use

— Covers the Four Tests (safely, reliably, repeatedly, reasonable timeframe)

— Explains the 50% rule and the "what would happen if I wasn't there" principle

— Full appeals guidance: Mandatory Reconsideration and First-tier Tribunal

— Assessment preparation for telephone, video, and face-to-face formats

— ADHD-friendly layout — short sections, clear headings, no walls of text

— Designed for self-advocacy — no jargon, no legalese

WHO THIS IS FOR

— First-time PIP claimants who don't know where to start

— Claimants preparing a Mandatory Reconsideration or tribunal appeal

— Parents or carers applying on behalf of a young person turning 16

— Anyone who's been refused and wants to understand why

— Anyone renewing or facing a review

IMPORTANT

This guide is for PIP claimants in England and Wales. If you're in Scotland, PIP has been replaced by Adult Disability Payment (ADP) — visit mygov.scot for Scottish system guidance.

This is peer support from lived experience, not professional legal advice. For legal support, contact Citizens Advice (0800 144 8848 in England, 0800 702 2020 in Wales) or your local Law Centre.

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