PIP decisions after assessment
After a PIP assessment, the DWP makes a decision about your claim. This page explains what happens and what the decision letter tells you.
We explain the system. We do not advise on individual cases.
How the DWP makes a decision
After your assessment, the assessor sends a report to the DWP. A DWP decision maker then reviews the report along with the information on your claim form and any other evidence provided.
The decision maker — not the assessor — makes the final decision about whether you receive PIP and at which rate.
What the decision letter says
The DWP will send you a letter explaining the decision. The letter will state:
- Whether you have been awarded PIP
- Which components you receive (daily living and/or mobility) and at which rate
- The points scored for each PIP activity
- The award period and when a review may take place
- Information about what to do if you disagree
Possible outcomes
The decision may be that you receive no award, a standard or enhanced rate for daily living, a standard or enhanced rate for mobility, or a combination of components at different rates.
The award period varies — some awards are for a fixed period, others are ongoing. The DWP may review your PIP at any point.
If you disagree with the decision
If you think the decision is wrong, you can ask the DWP to look at it again. This is called mandatory reconsideration and must usually be done within one month of the decision letter. See our page on PIP mandatory reconsideration for more information.
Official source
For guidance on PIP decisions: GOV.UK — How you’re assessed for PIP
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