how to claim pip

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To claim Personal Independence Payment (PIP) in the UK, follow these steps:

How to Start Your PIP Claim

1. Check Eligibility
Before applying, ensure you meet the eligibility criteria for PIP. Note that if you live in Scotland, you need to apply for Adult Disability Payment instead, and if you live in Northern Ireland, there are different procedures

. 2. Start Your Claim
You can start your claim by:

Phone: Call the PIP new claims line at 0800 917 2222 (textphone 0800 917 7777). If you cannot hear or speak on the phone, use Relay UK (18001 then 0800 917 2222) or a British Sign Language (BSL) video relay service

Post: Write to the PIP New Claims address to request a claim form if you cannot apply by phone. The address is:
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Personal Independence Payment New Claims  
Post Handling Site B  
Wolverhampton  
WV99 1AH
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Do not put anything else on the envelope

Online: You can apply online in some areas by checking your postcode on the official site. You will need your National Insurance number, email, and mobile phone to apply online

3. Provide Required Information
When you start your claim, you’ll need:

Contact details (phone number, address)
Date of birth
National Insurance number
Bank or building society details
Doctor or health worker’s contact details
Details of any time spent in hospital, care homes, or abroad for more than 4 weeks

4. Complete the PIP1 Form
After you start your claim, you will receive a PIP1 form (also called "How your disability affects you" or PIP2 form) which asks about your condition and how it affects you. You must complete and return this form within one month. You can include supporting evidence such as prescription lists, care plans, or medical reports

. 5. Attend an Assessment
Most claimants will be asked to attend a health assessment, either face-to- face or by phone, to provide further information about their condition. This assessment helps determine the level of support you need

Additional Notes

Someone can help you make the claim or call on your behalf, but you must be present during the call

If you have claimed Disability Living Allowance (DLA) before, you can ask for your previous medical evidence to be used

It can take up to six months from the start of your claim to receive your first payment

If your claim is refused, you have the right to challenge the decision

Summary

Call 0800 917 2222 to start your claim by phone (or use other methods if needed).
Fill in and return the forms sent to you.
Provide supporting evidence about your condition.
Attend a health assessment if required.
Wait for the decision and payment.

This is the official and recommended process to claim PIP in the UK

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