PIP points checker. See roughly where you land.
Walk through the same 12 activities DWP scores, one at a time, using the official descriptors.
- An estimate, not a decision. DWP decides.
- Nothing is saved or sent.
- At the end, your picks can carry over to the free helper, if you like.
It's free to claim, whoever it's for. You can ring DWP, get free help from Citizens Advice, or start here, whichever suits you.
How it works
12 activities
10 daily living, 2 mobility – the same activities DWP scores.
Pick the closest line
One screen per activity. Pick the statement that fits most days, not your best day.
See where it lands
Each part is added up and compared with the scale below.
What counts as "can do it"
A descriptor only applies if it can be done on more than half of days, and it's honestly true on all four counts below. See the full descriptor reference for the exact official wording and points behind every activity.
Safely
Without a real risk of harm to you or someone else.
To an acceptable standard
Properly done, not just attempted.
Repeatedly
As often as it's actually needed, not just once.
In reasonable time
No more than about twice as long as someone without the condition.
What each activity asks, with example answers
Preparing food: descriptors and example answers
Eating and drinking: descriptors and example answers
Managing treatments: descriptors and example answers
Washing and bathing: descriptors and example answers
Toilet needs: descriptors and example answers
Dressing and undressing: descriptors and example answers
Communicating verbally: descriptors and example answers
Reading and understanding words: descriptors and example answers
Mixing with people: descriptors and example answers
Managing money: descriptors and example answers
Planning and following journeys: descriptors and example answers
Moving around: descriptors and example answers
Questions people ask
Is this the real DWP assessment?
No. It's an independent estimate, using the same official descriptors DWP uses, so you can see roughly where your answers might land. Only DWP, with your form and any assessment, makes the actual decision.
Is anything I type saved or sent anywhere?
No. Your picks stay on your device for this visit only, so the result can be shown and, if you choose, carried into the free helper. Nothing is sent to a server or stored once you close the tab.
What if my result is below the level for an award?
That's what your picks suggest, not a decision – and not a reason to stop. Read "What counts as can do it" below, and the good-and-bad-days explainer, since a lot of claims undersell themselves on a first pass.
Does a high estimate mean I'll definitely get PIP?
No – it's still an estimate, never a promise. DWP decides based on your actual form, any evidence, and often an assessment, not on this tool's result.
Can I use this before or after I've claimed?
Either. Before claiming, it's a starting point for your answers. After a refusal, it can help you see which activities are worth focusing on in a reconsideration letter – the checker result links to both.
Three ways to start
There are three ways to start a PIP claim:
- Ring 0800 917 2222.
- Write to Freepost DWP PIP 1 asking to claim PIP. Include your name and address.
- In some parts of England, you can claim fully online.
The PIP2 form comes on paper, or as a link to fill it in online after a phone claim. Send it back within 1 month. Send the PIP2 back in the return envelope that comes with it, with the address showing in the window. No stamp is needed. If you need more time, ring the PIP enquiry line on 0800 121 4433 before the deadline.
Before you ring: the call card
What DWP asks on the phone, so you have it ready. Nothing here is stored.
- Your name
- Your National Insurance number
- Your contact details
- Your GP's name and address
- The account you want it paid into (you'll give this to DWP, not us)
- Your nationality
- Any time you've spent abroad in the last 3 years
- Any hospital or care home stays
Ready to build your real answers?
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