Do I have to attend a Jobcentre appointment when I make a PIP claim?

27 Sept 2026, 00:50
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Do I have to attend a Jobcentre appointment when I make a PIP claim?

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A PIP claim does not normally require a Jobcentre appointment, because PIP is separate from Universal Credit and is handled by the Department for Work and Pensions. You may be asked to attend a PIP assessment, usually by telephone, video call or face to face, arranged by an assessment provider rather than your Jobcentre. If you also claim Universal Credit, you might have Jobcentre appointments about your work-related requirements. Tell the Jobcentre about any health difficulties and ask for reasonable adjustments if needed; check your appointment letter or GOV.UK for the latest instructions.

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