PIP Points Calculator
Select your ability for each activity (what applies >50% of days). Click Calculate for totals and rates.
Daily Living (10 Activities)
1. Preparing food A: Unaided (0) B: Aid (2) C: Microwave only (2) D: Prompting (2) E: Supervision/assistance (4) F: Cannot (8)
2. Taking nutrition A: Unaided (0) B: Aid or prompting (3) C: Assistance/supervision (6) D: Cannot (10)
3. Managing therapy A: Unaided (0) B: Aid (1) C: Prompting (2) D: Assistance/supervision (3) E: Assistance multiple times daily (6) F: Cannot (8)
4. Washing & bathing A: Unaided (0) B: Aid/prompting (2) C: Assistance hair/body below waist (2) D: Assistance body shoulders-waist (3) E: Assistance above/below waist (4) F: Cannot (8)
5. Toilet needs A: Unaided (0) B: Aid (2) C: Prompting (4) D: Assistance/supervision (6) E: Cannot (8)
6. Dressing A: Unaided (0) B: Aid/prompting (2) C: Assistance all clothing/shoes (8) D: Cannot (10)
7. Communicating verbally A: Unaided (0) B: Aid/prompting (2) C: Assistance/sign language (4) D: Cannot express/understand (12)
8. Reading signs A: Unaided (0) B: Aid (2) C: Aid prompting (4) D: Assistance (6) E: Cannot (8)
9. Face-to-face engagement A: Unaided (0) B: Prompting/social support (2) C: Social support (4) D: Assistance/supervision (8)
10. Budgeting A: Unaided (0) B: Prompting (2) C: Assistance simple (4) D: Assistance complex (6)
Mobility (2 Activities)
11. Planning journeys A: Unaided (0) B: Aid/psychological (4) C: Prompting (8) D: Assistance (10) E: Cannot follow route (12)
12. Moving around A: >200m (0) B: 50-200m (4) C: 20-50m unaided (8) D: 20-50m aided (10) E: 1-20m (12) F: <1m/cannot stand (12)
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Weekly Estimate (2025 rates)
How Points Work
Score highest descriptor per activity that fits >50% of days over 12 months. Total daily living: 8-11 standard (£110.40/wk), 12+ enhanced (£172.60/wk). Mobility: 8-11 standard (£28.40/wk), 12+ enhanced (£76.91/wk). Consider reliability: safe (no harm risk), acceptable standard, repeated as required, reasonable time (<2x normal).
Aids ok if reasonable (e.g. grab rails). Prompting: reminding. Assistance: physical help. Supervision: safety presence. Fluctuations: majority days rule applies.
Activity Guide
Preparing food: Simple meal from fresh, waist-height cooking.
Taking nutrition: Feed self, cut/stink food.
Managing therapy: Multiple daily treatments count higher.
Washing: Full body/hair, get in/out bath.
Toilet: Clean/maintain hygiene post-toilet.
Dressing: All clothing/shoes unaided.
Communicating: Express/understand verbally.
Reading: Everyday signs/symbols.
Engaging: Interact face-to-face.
Budgeting: Simple vs complex decisions.
Planning journeys: Unknown routes, no psychological distress.
Moving: Stand then move distance.
Scoring Breakdown
Total Daily Living Award Weekly 0-7 None £0 8-11 Standard £110.40 12+ Enhanced £172.60
Total Mobility Award Weekly 0-7 None £0 8-11 Standard £28.40 12+ Enhanced £76.91
Common Questions
Fluctuating conditions? Pick descriptor for >50% days. E.g., cook 4/7 days? Score cannot cook.
Aids effect? Using reasonable aids (e.g. stick) lowers points vs none.
Safety risks? Falls, choking, burns, overdose count if likely/serious.
Repeatedly? As often required, e.g. meals 3x/day, walk multiple times.
Time? <2x non-disabled time, e.g. 2hrs dressing too long.
Worked Examples
Moving 250m: Breathless after 150m, rests 5min, repeats hourly. Descriptor A (>200m reliably).
Moving with stick: 60m ok once, pain exhausts for hours. Descriptor E (1-20m repeatedly).
Preparing food: Cuts/burns self, undercooks meat. Needs supervision: Descriptor E.
References
GOV.UK. (2023). PIP Assessment Guide Part 2: The Assessment Criteria. Department for Work and Pensions.
Citizens Advice. (2025). How decisions are made in PIP claims. citizensadvice.org.uk.
Social Security (Personal Independence Payment) Regulations 2013, No. 377.