What is the 50 rule for PIP?

Under PIP, if a condition or disability affects you more than half the time, it has to be treated as affecting you all the time. Equally, if a condition or disability does not affect you half the time, then it can be disregarded or ignored for PIP purposes. This is known as the 50% rule.



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In summary these are our top tips for a successful PIP claim:
  • Always be honest.
  • Answer describing how you feel 'most of the time'.
  • Add concise, unambiguous comments.
  • Aim for consistency with your answers.
  • Don't be afraid to get professional help.


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When assessing for PIP, you have to consider how you feel 'the majority of the time'. That is to say, don't answer the question as if it was your best day and equally don't answer the question as if it were your worst day.

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As inflation increased in April 2023, PIP rates increased by 10.1%. The enhanced rate of £101.75 and the ordinary rate of £68.10 is the new daily living component of the Personal Independence Payment for 2023. The enhanced rate's mobility component is now £71.00, while the basic rate's mobility component is now £26.90.

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