Disability Living Allowance
Disability Living Allowance is gradually being replaced by Personal Independence Payment.
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit for people who need help with daily activities or getting around because of a long-term illness or disability.
Having a long-term illness or disability can make everyday life more difficult. It can affect your income, too – for instance, if you have to give up work or reduce your hours.
If you're under State Pension age and you're in this situation, PIP could give you a little extra money to help you pay for things.
You can spend PIP on whatever you need.
How much PIP you could get depends on how difficult it is for you to do certain things – such as preparing food and drink, dressing and undressing, or getting around.
PIP has two parts: a daily living component and a mobility component. You might be able to claim one or both components.
Daily living component | Weekly rate |
Standard | £61.85 |
Enhanced | £92.40 |
Mobility component | Weekly rate |
Standard | £24.45 |
Enhanced | £64.50 |
PIP is gradually replacing Disability Living Allowance (DLA). However, if you were born before 8 April 1948 and you're already currently claiming DLA, you can continue to do so.
You might be eligible for PIP if you’re under State Pension age and you need help with daily living activities, getting around, or both.
It isn't based on your National Insurance contributions and it isn't means-tested, so how much you earn or how much you have in saving doesn't make a difference.
If you’re awarded PIP before you get to State Pension age, you’ll continue to receive it afterwards, too. You can still make a claim if you’re working.
If you're not sure when you reach State Pension age, you can find out here.
If you've reached State Pension age and have care needs, you should claim Attendance Allowance instead.
Do you know what benefits you are entitled to? Our Benefits Calculator can help you, quickly and easily, to find out what you could be claiming.
To make a claim, you need to fill out the PIP claim form. There are a couple of ways to get a form. You can:
It's important to be aware that it can take longer to get a decision if you start your claim by post.
If you need any help with filling out the form, contact your local Age UK.
Once you've submitted your form, your claim will be assessed by a healthcare professional. You might have a face-to-face assessment as part of this.
You’ll get a score based on how much help the assessment shows you need. This determines how much PIP you might receive.
You'll then be informed of the outcome of your claim. If your claim is turned down, you can challenge it. If you need advice, contact your local Age UK.
We offer support through our free advice line on 0800 678 1602. Lines are open 8am-7pm, 365 days a year. We also have specialist advisers at over 125 local Age UKs.
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