What happens during a PIP assessment for someone with a disability?

23 Sept 2026, 06:50
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What happens during a PIP assessment for someone with a disability?

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A PIP assessment looks at how your disability or health condition affects specific daily living and mobility activities, rather than simply diagnosing your condition. An independent health professional may assess you by phone, video call or face to face, and will ask about your difficulties, reliability, support needs and how often problems occur. You can request reasonable adjustments and provide medical or other supporting evidence, although the assessment is only one part of the decision. The Department for Work and Pensions makes the final decision using your form, evidence and assessment report; check the latest guidance on GOV.UK for details.

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