PIP Personal Independence Payment 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: How many points must a claimant score in daily living activities to qualify for the standard rate of the PIP daily living component?
- 4 points
- 8 points (Correct answer)
- 12 points
- 16 points
Correct answer: 8 points
A score of 8 to 11 points in daily living activities qualifies a claimant for the standard rate daily living component.
Question 2: How many points are required to qualify for the enhanced rate of the PIP daily living component?
- 8 points
- 10 points
- 12 points (Correct answer)
- 16 points
Correct answer: 12 points
Scoring 12 or more points in daily living activities qualifies a claimant for the enhanced rate of the daily living component.
Question 3: In the context of PIP descriptors, what does 'reliably' mean when assessing whether a claimant can complete an activity?
- The activity can be done at least once a week
- Safely, to an acceptable standard, repeatedly, and in a reasonable time period (Correct answer)
- Without any assistance from another person or aid
- Within a time limit specified by the DWP assessor
Correct answer: Safely, to an acceptable standard, repeatedly, and in a reasonable time period
The DWP defines 'reliably' as being able to perform the activity safely, to an acceptable standard, as often as needed, and in a reasonable time.
Question 4: How many daily living activities are evaluated during a PIP assessment?
- 7
- 8
- 10 (Correct answer)
- 12
Correct answer: 10
PIP assessments cover 10 daily living activities, including preparing food, washing, dressing, and managing medications.
Question 5: How many mobility activities are assessed in a PIP evaluation?
- 1
- 2 (Correct answer)
- 4
- 5
Correct answer: 2
There are 2 mobility activities: planning and following journeys, and moving around (physical distance on foot).
Question 6: Which of the following is classified as a daily living activity under PIP descriptors?
- Planning and following a route outdoors
- Moving around on foot unaided
- Preparing and cooking a simple meal (Correct answer)
- Using public transport independently
Correct answer: Preparing and cooking a simple meal
Preparing food (Activity 1) is one of the 10 daily living activities assessed under PIP; the mobility activities cover journeys and physical movement.
Question 7: If a claimant needs a special aid or appliance to complete a PIP activity, how does that affect their score?
- They score zero because they can complete the activity
- The descriptor for using an aid is selected and may still attract points (Correct answer)
- They are automatically awarded the enhanced rate
- Aids are ignored and only unaided ability is assessed
Correct answer: The descriptor for using an aid is selected and may still attract points
PIP descriptors include options for completing activities with aids; using an aid may still attract points depending on which descriptor applies.
PIP Personal Independence Payment 2
How many points must a claimant score in daily living activities to qualify for the standard rate of the PIP daily living component?