Pick the statements that apply to you. The bars show a rough 0 to 12 model for each PIP part, then the next page turns your choices into draft evidence wording.
These are the main depression stories. If none of them quite fits, browse more PIP statements by daily living, mobility, and support type.
You may be able to claim PIP for depression if it affects daily living or mobility activities, such as preparing food, eating, washing, dressing, engaging with people, planning journeys, or managing money.
PIP is mainly based on how your condition affects daily living and mobility activities, not on the diagnosis alone. Two people with the same diagnosis can be affected very differently.
For each PIP part, 8 to 11 points usually means the standard rate and 12 or more points usually means the enhanced rate. Daily living and mobility are assessed separately. This guide is information only and cannot predict a DWP decision.
Use this depression PIP guide if official descriptor wording feels hard to map to your life. Use the full PIP points calculator if you want to work through all 12 daily living and mobility activities one by one.
The free guide helps you explore stories and descriptors. Paid packs are planned for people who want human-written wording across all 12 PIP activities.
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No tier guarantees a PIP award, points, or rate. Paid tiers help you describe your situation more clearly. You remain responsible for checking accuracy before submitting anything to DWP.