PIP doesn’t look at your diagnosis it measures how your condition affects your daily function. That means even if you have autism or ADHD, the decision depends on what you can and can’t do reliably across specific activities. . Here’s what the DWP actually measures: . Daily Living Activities (10 areas). Things like preparing food, washing, dressing, managing money, and social interaction. They look for whether you need prompting, supervision, or physical help to complete these tasks. Example: “N

Personal Independence Payment, or PIP, is a type of disability benefit to help both working and non-working people. It's currently claimed by more than 3 million in Britain but it has been hitting the headlines after the government started a 12 week consultation that would make it harder for people to qualify. The BBC's Cost of Living Correspondent Colletta Smith explains what the benefit is and if you're entitled to it. Plus she's got some much needed reassurance for people worried about the sy