Quick Answer
| Conditions listed | 178 qualifying conditions confirmed by DWP |
| Max weekly payment | Up to £194.60 (2026/27 rate) |
| Components | Daily Living and Mobility - each at Standard or Enhanced rate |
| Claimants in England and Wales | 3.9 million as at January 2026 |
| Assessment basis | Points-based - 8 to 11 points Standard, 12+ Enhanced |
| Scotland | PIP replaced by Adult Disability Payment (ADP) since 2022 |
Last reviewed: 20 June 2026 - Kael Tripton Editorial
What is PIP and who is it for?
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit administered by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to help cover extra costs associated with long-term physical or mental health conditions, disabilities, or learning difficulties. It is available to people aged 16 to 64 who have had relevant needs for at least three months and expect those needs to continue for at least nine months.
PIP replaced Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for working-age adults from April 2013 in England and Wales. Scotland completed its transition to Adult Disability Payment (ADP) by June 2025.
The 178 qualifying conditions
The DWP has published a comprehensive list of 178 medical conditions that can form the basis of a PIP claim. The list spans physical conditions, mental health conditions, neurological disorders, sensory impairments, and learning difficulties. Having a condition on the list does not automatically qualify a claimant - eligibility is determined through an assessment of how the condition affects day-to-day functioning, not the diagnosis itself.
Categories covered in the 178-condition list include: musculoskeletal disorders, cardiovascular conditions, respiratory conditions, gastrointestinal conditions, neurological conditions, psychiatric disorders, sensory impairments (visual and hearing), metabolic conditions, autoimmune conditions, learning disabilities, developmental conditions, and cancer.
The full list is published by the DWP and can be accessed via the gov.uk PIP statistics and guidance pages.
PIP payment rates for 2026/27
From April 2026, PIP payments increased in line with the Consumer Prices Index (CPI). The two components and their weekly rates are:
| Component | Standard Rate | Enhanced Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Living | £73.90 | £110.40 |
| Mobility | £29.20 | £77.05 |
| Maximum combined | £187.45/week |
Note: the £194.60 figure widely reported reflects the combined Enhanced Daily Living and Enhanced Mobility rates under the 2026/27 uprating. Verify current rates at gov.uk/pip before any claim decision.
How the points assessment works
PIP is not awarded on the basis of a diagnosis. Instead, DWP assessors score claimants against a set of daily living and mobility activities. The activities for Daily Living include: preparing food, eating and drinking, managing treatments, washing and bathing, managing toilet needs, dressing and undressing, communicating, reading, engaging with other people, and making financial decisions.
Mobility activities cover: planning and following journeys, and moving around.
For each component, a score of 8 to 11 points results in the Standard Rate. A score of 12 or more results in the Enhanced Rate. Points are cumulative across all activities within each component.
Claiming PIP
Claims are made by calling the DWP PIP new claims line on 0800 917 2222. Claimants complete a "How your disability affects you" form (PIP2) and typically undergo a telephone or face-to-face assessment conducted by an independent healthcare professional on behalf of DWP.
The most recent DWP statistics show that as at January 2026, there were 3.9 million claimants entitled to PIP in England and Wales. Of successful appeals, 47% saw DWP change its decision before the appeal reached tribunal.
Scotland: Adult Disability Payment
Scottish residents apply for Adult Disability Payment (ADP) through Social Security Scotland rather than PIP. The transfer of existing PIP claimants in Scotland was completed by June 2025. The ADP assessment principles differ in some respects from the PIP framework.
