PIP Mobility Component Activities 2

Question 1

How many points are needed to qualify for the enhanced rate of the PIP Mobility Component?

Accepted Answer

8 points

Answer

A score of 8 or more points from the Mobility Component activities qualifies a claimant for the enhanced rate.

Question 2

Under the 'Moving Around' activity, what distance descriptor applies to someone who can stand and move no more than 50 metres but more than 20 metres without any aid?

Accepted Answer

8 points — unaided limited distance

Answer

Moving unaided more than 20 metres but no more than 50 metres scores 8 points under the Moving Around activity.

Question 3

Which descriptor under 'Planning and Following Journeys' awards 10 points?

Accepted Answer

Cannot undertake any journey due to overwhelming psychological distress

Answer

The 10-point descriptor covers claimants who cannot undertake any journey because it would cause overwhelming psychological distress.

Question 4

A claimant scores 4 points on the Mobility Component. Which payment rate do they receive?

Accepted Answer

Standard rate Mobility Component

Answer

4 to 7 points on the Mobility Component qualifies a claimant for the standard rate payment.

Question 5

Under 'Moving Around,' using an aid or appliance to walk more than 20 metres but no more than 50 metres scores how many points?

Accepted Answer

10 points

Answer

Using an aid or appliance to move more than 20 metres but no more than 50 metres scores 10 points, one more than the unaided equivalent.

PIP - Personal Independence Payment Practice Test

PIP - Personal Independence Payment Practice Test

PIP Mobility Component Activities 2