What happens if I'm in hospital for more than 28 days?

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will not make PIP or DLA payments if you've been in hospital for 28 days or longer.

Once you come out of hospital, the payments will start again.

You need to tell the DWP as soon as you go into hospital.

Let us know if you're in hospital for 28 days or longer

You or a person acting on your behalf need to contact us and we'll talk to you about the next steps.

If the person receiving the allowance is under 18 when they go into hospital

Their payments will continue, no matter how long they’re in hospital for.