What is PIP?
It’s to help with the extra costs of living with a long-term health condition or disability. It is not means-tested, or affected by earnings or savings.
If you’re awarded the higher rate mobility part of PIP, with at least 12 months left, you’re eligible to apply for the Motability Scheme.
So you know, you might see this called the 'enhanced' rate mobility part too.
Can I apply for PIP?
You need to be aged between 16 and State Pension age to apply.
You need to have daily living or mobility needs and need extra help because of an illness, disability or mental health condition, to apply.
If you’ve reached State Pension age, you’ll need to apply for Attendance Allowance instead of PIP. You cannot use this for the Scheme.
If you live in Scotland, see our page about Adult Disability Payment.
How much can I receive?
PIP is made up of two parts called ‘parts’: the ‘daily living part’ and the ‘mobility part’. Each part is paid at different rates.
| You need this to apply for the Scheme | How much each week |
| Mobility part: higher rate | £75.75 |
| Other parts | How much each week |
| Mobility part: lower rate | £28.70 |
| Daily living part: higher rate | £108.55 |
| Daily living part: lower rate | £72.65 |
Who to contact
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Here’s who to contact if you want to find out more or claim for this allowance
If you live in the UK
Phone | 0800 121 4433
Website | gov.uk(opens in a new window)
If you live in Northern Ireland
Phone | 0800 587 0932
Website | nidirect.gov.uk(opens in a new window)
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