PIP Activities: Complete Guide to All 12 Descriptors & Points

PIP is scored using 12 daily living and mobility activities. Each activity has descriptors worth different points. You need 8 points for Standard Rate and 12 for Enhanced Rate. This guide explains every activity in detail.

Daily Living Activities (1–10)

1. Preparing Food — Activity 1
2. Taking Nutrition — Activity 2
3. Managing Therapy — Activity 3
4. Washing and Bathing — Activity 4
5. Managing Toilet Needs — Activity 5
6. Dressing and Undressing — Activity 6
7. Communicating Verbally — Activity 7
8. Reading and Understanding Signs — Activity 8
9. Engaging With Others — Activity 9
10. Making Budgeting Decisions — Activity 10

Mobility Activities (11–12)

11. Planning and Following Journeys — Activity 11
12. Moving Around — Activity 12

The Reliability Test

For EVERY activity, ask yourself: can I do this Safely? Repeatedly? To an Acceptable Standard? In a Reasonable Time? If you fail any one test, you should score higher points.

Related Tools

• Free PIP Eligibility Checker — estimate your points
• Mandatory Reconsideration Letter Builder — challenge a decision
• All Descriptors Explained
• PIP Condition Guides — guides by condition