How it works
PIP is split into daily living and mobility. Each part has activities with point-scored descriptors. In most cases, 8 to 11 points means standard rate, and 12 or more points means enhanced rate.
PIP points calculator
Use this as a rough guide to how PIP daily living and mobility points add up. Choose the descriptor that best matches each activity, then check the likely points band.
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Choose one descriptor for each activity
Pick the line that most closely matches how you manage each activity. If an activity does not cause difficulty, choose the 0 point option. This is a rough guide, not a decision.
Preparing food
Preparing and cooking a simple meal from fresh ingredients.
Taking nutrition
Eating, drinking, and taking nutrition safely and reliably.
Managing therapy or monitoring a health condition
Managing medication, therapy, or monitoring a health condition.
Washing and bathing
Getting washed or bathed safely and reliably.
Managing toilet needs or incontinence
Using the toilet and managing incontinence.
Dressing and undressing
Getting dressed, undressed, and choosing suitable clothing.
Communicating verbally
Speaking, hearing, and understanding verbal information.
Reading and understanding
Reading and understanding signs, symbols, and words.
Engaging with other people face to face
Managing face-to-face contact with other people.
Making budgeting decisions
Managing simple and complex money decisions.
Planning and following journeys
Planning routes, starting journeys, and following journeys.
Moving around
Standing and moving outdoors or indoors.
PIP points calculator questions
How many points do you need for PIP?
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.
Is this PIP points calculator a DWP decision?
No. This calculator is only a rough guide. A real PIP decision depends on the full assessment, evidence, reliability, and how often you are affected.
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The calculator is a rough guide. Paid packs are planned for people who want help turning their answers into clearer PIP evidence wording.
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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.