PIP guides
PIP is scored across 12 activities. Each guide explains what one activity assesses, the descriptors and the points each one scores, and how to describe your difficulties on the form.
Daily living activities
Activities 1 to 10. Points are added together for the daily living component.
- PIP activity 1: Preparing food
- PIP activity 2: Eating and drinking
- PIP activity 3: Managing treatment or monitoring a health condition
- PIP activity 4: Washing and bathing
- PIP activity 5: Managing toilet needs or incontinence
- PIP activity 6: Dressing and undressing
- PIP activity 7: Communicating verbally
- PIP activity 8: Reading and understanding signs, symbols and words
- PIP activity 9: Engaging with other people face to face
- PIP activity 10: Making budgeting decisions
Mobility activities
Activities 11 and 12. Points are added together for the mobility component.