We know from comments and emails that a lot of people are confused about how Labour’s proposed new PIP scoring system works. So we’ve created an online test to allow you to try the scoring system for yourself.
You can try the test as many times as you want either anonymously or, if you prefer, provide you email address and get the results sent to your inbox as well as appearing onscreen.
Under the proposed new test the mobility component remains exactly the same.
However, for the daily living component, whilst you must still score:
- 8 points for standard rate
- 12 points for enhanced rate
at least one of the descriptors you select must score 4 points or more.
So, if you select 4 descriptors scoring two points each, that will be 8 points but it will not qualify for an award.
But if you select one descriptor scoring 4 points and two descriptors scoring 2 points, that will be 8 points and you will qualify for an award.
The changes, if they ever happen, will not apply before November 2026.
Please bear in mind that we have only just created this form, so please contact us if you spot any glitches.
And, even more importantly, remember this is just a proposal and may never become law.
You can try the proposed new PIP test here.
You can also:
keep up with what’s changing and when
find out what you can do if you are unhappy about Labour’s plans
follow the latest news about PIP and UC changes.
