Quick answer: PIP is about how your condition affects daily life and getting around, not about the diagnosis, so describe real examples.
PIP can help with extra costs of a long-term health condition or disability. The form is long, so it helps to prepare.
Key points
- PIP looks at how your condition affects daily living and getting around, not at the name of the condition.
- Describe your worst days as well as your best, and say how often problems happen.
- Say if you need help, reminders, aids or extra time, and give real examples.
- Add evidence from professionals if you can, such as a letter from a GP, nurse or support worker.
- Ask for help with the form from an advice organisation, and keep a copy.
A tip
If you need more time to return the form, ask before the deadline.
About the video
The video at the top of this page is by The Brain Charity on YouTube. We picked it because its title is "How to fill in a PIP application: Simple tips for success". 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.