PIP Help UK: Free Help With Your PIP Claim, Appeal & Tribunal (2026)
By the RightfulUK team • • 6 min read • Reviewed for accuracy
Looking for PIP help? You're not alone. Thousands of people across the UK need support with their PIP claim every day. The good news: free help exists, and you don't need to pay anyone to challenge a PIP decision.
Whether you're applying for the first time, been denied, or preparing for tribunal, this guide covers every source of free PIP help available in the UK.
Where to Get Free PIP Help
Several organisations provide free PIP support:
Citizens Advice — Free, confidential advice on PIP claims. Find your nearest bureau at citizensadvice.org.uk or call 0800 144 8444.
Disability Rights UK — Specialist benefits advice helpline and factsheets.
Scope — Disability equality charity with free PIP guides.
RightfulUK — Free online tools to build your Mandatory Reconsideration letter, prepare for assessments, and get tribunal-ready. No appointments needed, available 24/7.
Welfare Rights Services — Many local councils have free welfare rights teams. Ask your council about their service.
Help With Your PIP Application Form
The PIP form (PIP2 'How your disability affects you') is 36 pages long. Getting it right first time matters.
Key tips: - Describe your WORST days, not your best - Use specific examples with dates - Mention every aid and adaptation you use - Explain who helps you and how often - Don't leave any section blank - Always mention the reliability test — can you do it safely, repeatedly, to an acceptable standard, in reasonable time?
Our free PIP form guide walks you through every activity step by step.
Help With Your PIP Assessment
The assessment (face-to-face, telephone, or video) is where many claims go wrong. Common problems:
- Assessors writing things you didn't say - Being too polite about your struggles - Having a good day and presenting too well - Not mentioning the help you receive
Our free mock assessment tool lets you practise answering common questions before the real thing.
Help If You've Been Denied PIP
If you've been denied or awarded fewer points than expected:
1. Request your assessment report — Call 0800 121 4433 2. Check for errors — Assessors frequently make mistakes 3. Request Mandatory Reconsideration — Within one month 4. Appeal to tribunal — If MR fails (73% of appeals succeed)
Our free MR letter builder creates a professional appeal letter in minutes, using the exact legal language that works.
Do I Need to Pay for PIP Help?
No. Never pay for PIP advice. There are companies that charge hundreds of pounds for help with PIP claims. You don't need them.
Free alternatives are often better because they're run by experts who understand the system. Paid services often just use templates that you can access for free.
RightfulUK is 100% free for basic tools and support. Everything you need to challenge a PIP decision is available at no cost.
Related Articles
- Helping Someone with Their PIP Appeal: A Guide for Family and Friends — 5 min read
- Free Welfare Rights Advice: Where to Get Expert Help With Benefits — 4 min read
- PIP Tribunal: What Actually Happens (From People Who've Been) — 5 min read
- PIP Assessment Trick Questions: How to Answer Honestly Without Hurting Your Claim — 5 min read
Related Tools & Guides
- Free PIP Eligibility Checker — estimate your likely points
- Mandatory Reconsideration Letter Builder — challenge the DWP decision
- Tribunal Preparation Tool — practice panel questions
- PIP Condition Guides — descriptors for your condition