PIP Appeal Knowledge Base

Expert guides and articles to help you understand your rights and win your PIP appeal.

Latest Articles

PIP Denied? Here's Exactly What to Do Next (2026 Guide) — Just been denied PIP? Don't panic. 73% of appeals succeed at tribunal. Here's your step-by-step guide to challenging the decision.
How to Write a PIP Mandatory Reconsideration Letter That Works — Free guide to writing a strong MR letter for PIP. Includes what to say, what to avoid, and the exact phrases that work.
PIP Tribunal: What Actually Happens (From People Who've Been) — Scared of your PIP tribunal? Here's exactly what happens, what they ask, and why most people say it's better than they expected.
PIP Assessment Trick Questions: How to Answer Honestly Without Hurting Your Claim — Worried about PIP assessment questions? Learn the hidden traps assessors use and how to answer honestly without accidentally undermining your claim.
Helping Someone with Their PIP Appeal: A Guide for Family and Friends — Supporting a loved one through a PIP appeal? Here's how to help without taking over, practical tips for family, friends, and carers.
Got 0 Points on PIP? Here's What Went Wrong (And How to Fix It) — Awarded 0 points on PIP despite having a disability? You're not alone. Here's why it happens and exactly how to challenge it.
PIP Descriptors Explained in Simple English (All 12 Activities) — Confused by PIP descriptors? Here's every activity explained in plain English, what they mean, how points work, and common mistakes.
From 0 Points to Enhanced Rate: Sarah's Fibromyalgia PIP Appeal — How Sarah went from 0 points to Enhanced Daily Living for fibromyalgia. Real case study with the exact strategies that worked.
PIP for Mental Health: Why Claims Fail and How to Get It Right — Claiming PIP for depression, anxiety, or other mental health conditions? Here's why claims fail and how to describe invisible symptoms.
PIP Backpay: How Much Could You Get? (Calculator + Guide) — Won your PIP appeal? Find out how much backpay you could receive and when to expect it.
PIP Help UK: Free Help With Your PIP Claim, Appeal & Tribunal (2026) — Need free PIP help? Complete guide to getting support with your PIP claim, appeal, and tribunal in the UK. No cost, no waiting lists.
PIP Eligibility: Who Can Claim PIP in 2026? (Simple Checklist) — Am I eligible for PIP? Check if you qualify for Personal Independence Payment with our simple eligibility checklist. Updated for 2026.
Disability Benefits UK: Complete Guide to Every Benefit You Can Claim (2026) — Full list of disability benefits available in the UK in 2026. PIP, ESA, Universal Credit, Attendance Allowance, DLA, and more. Check what you're entitled to.
Government Help for Disabled People UK: Every Scheme & Support Available (2026) — Complete guide to government support for disabled people in the UK. Benefits, grants, housing, transport, employment support and more.
How to Apply for PIP: Step-by-Step Guide (2026) — Complete step-by-step guide to applying for PIP in 2026. From the initial phone call to the assessment, everything you need to know.
PIP Rates 2026: How Much Is PIP Worth? (Weekly & Annual Amounts) — PIP payment rates for 2025/26. Find out how much PIP is worth per week and per year. Standard and enhanced rates for daily living and mobility.
PIP for Anxiety: How to Claim and What to Say (2026 Guide) — Can you get PIP for anxiety? Yes. Here's how to describe anxiety on your PIP form, what to say at assessment, and which activities score points.
PIP for Chronic Pain & Back Problems: Claiming Guide (2026) — How to claim PIP for chronic pain, back problems, or spinal conditions. Which activities score points and how to describe pain on your form.
PIP and Universal Credit: Can You Get Both? (2026 Guide) — Can you claim PIP and Universal Credit at the same time? Yes. Here's how they work together and why claiming PIP can increase your UC.
PIP Changes 2026: What You Need to Know (Latest Updates) — Latest PIP changes and updates for 2026. New rules, rate increases, assessment changes, and what they mean for your claim.
Disability Rights UK: Know Your Rights Under the Equality Act (2026) — Know your disability rights in the UK. The Equality Act protects you from discrimination in work, housing, transport, and services. Here's what you need to know.
PIP Mobility Component: How to Score Points & Get Enhanced Rate — How to score points on the PIP mobility component. Activities 11 and 12 explained, plus tips for getting the enhanced rate for Blue Badge and Motability.
Carer's Allowance and PIP: How They Work Together (2026) — How Carer's Allowance and PIP work together. Who qualifies, how much it's worth, and how to claim. Guide for carers of disabled people.
PIP Renewal & Review: What to Expect and How to Prepare (2026) — PIP review coming up? Here's what to expect, how to prepare, and how to make sure you keep your award or get more points.
PIP Evidence Checklist: What Evidence to Send With Your Claim — Complete checklist of evidence to support your PIP claim. Medical evidence, witness statements, and documents that strengthen your application.
Attendance Allowance vs PIP: Which One Should You Claim? — What's the difference between Attendance Allowance and PIP? Which should you claim? Simple comparison for disabled people and older adults.
DWP Complaints: How to Complain About PIP Decisions and Assessments — How to complain about the DWP, PIP assessors, or unfair decisions. Step-by-step complaints guide with template and contact details.
Benefits Calculator UK: Check What You're Entitled To (2026) — Use a free benefits calculator to check what disability benefits you can claim in the UK. PIP, Universal Credit, ESA, and more.
Disability Support Groups UK: Where to Find Help and Community — Find disability support groups near you in the UK. Online communities, local groups, condition-specific charities, and free advice services.
Free Welfare Rights Advice: Where to Get Expert Help With Benefits — Where to get free welfare rights advice in the UK. Expert help with PIP, Universal Credit, ESA, and other benefits claims and appeals.
PIP Daily Living Component: All 10 Activities Explained Simply — Complete guide to the PIP daily living component. All 10 activities explained in plain English with scoring tips and common mistakes to avoid.
Universal Credit Sanction: What to Do If You've Been Sanctioned (2026) — Been sanctioned on Universal Credit? Here's what to do next, how to challenge it, and how to get emergency money while you fight back.
ESA Work Capability Assessment: What to Expect and How to Prepare — Preparing for a Work Capability Assessment for ESA or UC? Here's what to expect, what they ask, and how to describe your condition effectively.
Can You Get PIP for ADHD? Complete Guide (2026) — Yes, you can get PIP for ADHD. Learn which activities ADHD affects, which descriptors apply, and how to score points for inattention, impulsivity, and executive dysfunction.
Can You Get PIP for Autism? Descriptors & Points Guide — Yes, autistic people can get PIP. Learn which activities autism affects, how masking impacts your claim, and which descriptors score the most points.
Can You Get PIP for Fibromyalgia? Full Guide — Yes, fibromyalgia can qualify for PIP. Learn which descriptors apply to widespread pain, fatigue, and brain fog, and how to build a strong claim.
Can You Get PIP for Depression? What You Need to Know — Yes, depression can qualify for PIP. Learn which daily living activities depression affects, how to describe your difficulties, and what evidence you need.
Can You Get PIP for PTSD? Evidence & Descriptors Guide — Yes, PTSD can qualify for PIP. Learn which activities PTSD affects, how flashbacks and hypervigilance score points, and what evidence you need for your claim.
Can You Get PIP for Bipolar? Complete Guide — Yes, bipolar disorder can qualify for PIP. Learn how manic and depressive episodes affect PIP activities, which descriptors apply, and how to evidence your claim.