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3 days 11 hours ago #302030 by fluffball
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Please can you explain what the new rules mean? I understand that anyone applying in 2026 or having a review must score at least 4 points on each of the daily living descriptors. Is that correct? Many thanks.
Please can you explain what the new rules mean? I understand that anyone applying in 2026 or having a review must score at least 4 points on each of the daily living descriptors. Is that correct? Many thanks.
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3 days 10 hours ago #302032 by Chris
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Replied by Chris on topic New 4 point score for daily living descriptors
Hi fluffball,
That's correct - but you must still meet the minimum points requirement. Please see the tab above marked PIP/UC changes.
Chris.
That's correct - but you must still meet the minimum points requirement. Please see the tab above marked PIP/UC changes.
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3 days 10 hours ago #302033 by plampard1st
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No that's not correct, you don't need 4 on EACH descriptor.
From November 2026, claimants will need to score at least 4 points from a single daily living activity to qualify for the daily living component of PIP, as well as scoring a total of at least 8 points.
From November 2026, claimants will need to score at least 4 points from a single daily living activity to qualify for the daily living component of PIP, as well as scoring a total of at least 8 points.
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3 days 10 hours ago #302035 by Chris
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Replied by Chris on topic New 4 point score for daily living descriptors
This is exactly what I have just said, but in a different way of explaining. Mobility section will not be affected. I think what fluffball meant was that you must score 4 points in any of the daily living descriptors.
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3 days 10 hours ago #302039 by plampard1st
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I only pointed it out cos fluffball said
"must score at least 4 points on each of the daily living descriptors."
As you know it's only 1 x 4 pointer descriptor on the living part needed, not each.
"must score at least 4 points on each of the daily living descriptors."
As you know it's only 1 x 4 pointer descriptor on the living part needed, not each.
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3 days 9 hours ago #302041 by Chris
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Replied by Chris on topic New 4 point score for daily living descriptors
That's correct - I think it was the use of capitals - it didn't come across as overly friendly, as sometimes we get claimants on here who can say things quite abruptly - I've known of people to be banned from the site because of this.
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