PIP evidence
Evidence can help support a PIP claim by explaining how your condition affects your daily life and mobility. This page explains the types of evidence that may be relevant.
We explain the system. We do not advise on individual cases.
Why evidence matters for PIP
PIP decisions are based on how a condition affects daily living and mobility activities. Evidence helps show this. It does not guarantee an award, but it can help the assessor and decision maker understand a person’s difficulties as they really are, including on bad days.
Types of evidence that can help
- Medical evidence — letters, care plans, clinic letters, prescription lists. See medical evidence.
- A diary showing how difficulties vary day to day. See diary evidence.
- Statements from family, carers or support workers who see the difficulties. See evidence from family and carers.
Describing your difficulties clearly
It often helps to describe what happens on a typical day and on a bad day, how long tasks take, whether they can be done safely and repeatedly, and what help or aids are needed. The general guide Evidence overview explains the principles. Remember this website explains the system in general and does not write individual claims.
Next steps
- Read the full Evidence overview.
- Understand the reliability rules that evidence often speaks to.
- See the daily living and mobility points tables.
- Official source: GOV.UK — how to claim PIP.
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Last reviewed: June 2026. We review this website regularly. Benefit rules and amounts can change — for current forms, deadlines and rates, always check GOV.UK. See how we keep this up to date.