What is the PIP 20 Metre rule?

If you're unable to walk more than 20 metres, you could qualify for the enhanced rate of PIP. If you can walk more than 20 metres - aided or unaided - you may qualify for the standard rate of PIP.



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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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Getting older does not stop your PIP award but it can stop you from renewing your claim or making a new claim.

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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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They are allowed to wait outside your home in a car and watch to see who is entering and exiting the property. For example, you might be claiming PIP due to a disability that causes physical impairment and means you are unable to work.

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