Quick answer: Be specific, and think about whether you can do an activity safely, to an acceptable standard, repeatedly and in a reasonable time.
These five tips focus on how to answer so that the assessor understands what daily life is really like for you.
Key points
- Give specific examples, not one-word answers.
- For each activity, think about whether you can do it safely, to an acceptable standard, as often as needed and in a reasonable time.
- Use the extra information boxes to explain anything the tick boxes miss.
- Include supporting evidence from people who know you.
- Get a second pair of eyes on your answers before you send the form.
A tip
Keep a short diary of difficult days for a week or two before you fill in the form.
About the video
The video at the top of this page is by PIP Ready on YouTube. We picked it because its title is "5 Tips for Your PIP Form | How to Fill It Out Correctly". We did not make it, and rules and amounts change, so use the official links at the bottom of this page to check the details for your situation.
Sources and official help
This guide is general information, not legal or benefits advice. Rules and amounts change, so check the official links above or speak to Citizens Advice or your council before you make a decision.