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Personal Independence Payment (PIP) - how and when to claim, rates, eligibility, change of circumstances, claiming due to a terminal illness.

• What PIP is for

  Personal Independence Payment (PIP) can help with extra living costs if…

• Eligibility

  You can get Personal Independence Payment (PIP) if all of the following…

• How much you’ll get

  How much Personal Independence Payment (PIP) you get depends on how…

• How to claim

  Before you apply for Personal Independence Payment (PIP), check if you’re…

• After you've applied

  You might be invited to an assessment with a health professional if more…

• If your PIP claim is reviewed

  The letter you got when your Personal Independence Payment (PIP) was…

• Report a change to your needs or circumstances

  You must contact the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) enquiry line…

• Claiming PIP if you’re nearing the end of life

  If you’re nearing the end of life (for example, due to a life-limiting…

On 6 March 2014, the government announced it would close the ILF on 30 June 2015. From 1 July 2015 responsibility for supporting ILF users in England passed to local authorities. Users in Wales will initially have their awards administered...

• Updated: 15 April 2021

Find out about support options if you're a veteran managing a disability or considering your care needs.

• Updated: 12 September 2024

How to plan and stay safe if you are travelling alone or independently.

• Updated: 12 June 2025

How to apply for a union to be derecognised when an employer or a worker wants union to stop negotiating

The Independent Living Fund (ILF) provided funds to help disabled people live an independent life - closed to new applications, reviews of existing payments

Compensation schemes you can apply to if you've been injured or became ill while serving in the armed forces - who can claim, how to claim, how long it takes, complaining about decisions

Find out how to get help if you or someone you know is a victim of domestic abuse.

• Updated: 29 April 2025

Independent Monitoring Boards (IMBs) monitor the treatment received by those detained in custody to confirm it is fair, just and humane, by observing the compliance with relevant rules and standards of decency. IMBs exist in every prison and Immigration Removal...

• Updated: 15 April 2021

Financial help if you're disabled - benefits, housing costs, council tax, vehicle tax exemption, TV Licence, motability schemes, VAT relief