SR1 form and PIP special rules
The SR1 is medical evidence used for benefit claims under special rules for people nearing the end of life. It is not the standard PIP2 application questionnaire or the AR1 review form.
Who the SR1 is for
- Special rules may apply where a medical professional considers that a person might have 12 months or less to live.
- Eligibility for the underlying benefit still matters. Special rules can provide faster access and may remove the need for a face-to-face assessment.
Who completes an SR1
- A medical professional completes the SR1. The claimant should ask the relevant clinical team rather than attempt to complete the medical evidence form personally.
- The professional may send it directly to DWP or explain how to submit it.
How to request special-rules support
- When starting a PIP claim, tell the official claims team you are applying under the special rules for end of life.
- If you already receive benefits, ask DWP how to report the change and what evidence is needed.
Where to get trustworthy advice
- Use current GOV.UK special-rules guidance and seek help from your care team or specialist welfare adviser.
- This page provides free general information. It does not promote an inappropriate paid SR1-completion service.
What is different about SR1?
- It is medical evidence completed by an appropriate healthcare professional for end-of-life special rules, not a form asking a claimant to write 12 activity answers.
- Special rules are not a shortcut intended for ordinary claims or review forms.
- Explain to the medical or specialist welfare team which benefit is being claimed and seek help with the correct route.
Checklist for you or someone helping
- Ask the treating clinical team whether special rules may apply and how they prepare the SR1.
- Contact the official benefit team and state that the claim concerns special rules for end of life.
- Follow the official directions about any accompanying information and check what happens next.
If you are helping a relative
- Ask the benefit provider about the proper way to support an application or communicate on someone's behalf.
- Avoid sending private medical documents to a general commercial form-filling site.
- Macmillan, Citizens Advice or specialist welfare support may be relevant depending on circumstances.
Check the official guidance
PIP information and official contact details can change. These are relevant GOV.UK resources.
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