PIP MCQ 3

Question 1

Which organisation conducts PIP assessments on behalf of the DWP in most parts of England?

Accepted Answer

Capita

Answer

Capita conducts PIP assessments in most parts of England, Scotland, and Wales, while Atos handles some regions.

Question 2

A claimant who needs prompting to be able to take nutrition scores how many points under the Daily Living 'Taking nutrition' activity?

Accepted Answer

2 points

Answer

Needing prompting to be able to take nutrition scores 2 points under the Taking nutrition descriptor.

Question 3

Under PIP rules, 'aids and appliances' that the claimant uses (or could reasonably be expected to use) are taken into account. Which item would NOT normally be classed as an aid or appliance?

Accepted Answer

A family member who reminds the claimant to take medication

Answer

A person providing prompting or reminders is considered 'supervision' or 'prompting', not an aid or appliance, which refers to physical items.

Question 4

How long must a health condition or disability have affected you before you can claim PIP?

Accepted Answer

3 months

Answer

You must have had difficulties for at least 3 months and expect them to continue for at least 9 more months to qualify.

Question 5

Which of the following conditions automatically qualifies someone for the enhanced Daily Living component without a full assessment under special rules?

Accepted Answer

A terminal illness where death is reasonably expected within 12 months

Answer

Under Special Rules for Terminal Illness (SRTI), people expected to die within 12 months can receive the enhanced Daily Living component quickly without a standard assessment.

PIP - Personal Independence Payment Practice Test

PIP - Personal Independence Payment Practice Test

PIP MCQ 3