Personal independence payment (PIP) is a disability welfare benefit run by the Department for Work and Pensions. It is aimed at those starting a PIP claim aged between 16 to pension age. PIP can assist with personal care needs as well as with mobility difficulties. It is paid at various rates and is not means-tested. An award of PIP can also increase certain legacy awards that were already in place before universal credit was invented. The government has plans to replace the sickness test within universal credit with another test based on PIP, which would make PIP even more important. The course covers: How PIP entitlement is decidedThe number of points that are needed to qualify for PIPHow variable conditions are assessed under the PIP rulesWhether a disabled person can do things reliablyHow a PIP claim is made using the PIP2 Questionnaire Medical evidence issuesThe role of the Health ProfessionalHow decisions may be challengedThis training course is intended to help those new to helping claimants with social security queries and will increase awareness of this key disability benefit. Methods of delivery and timingsThis introductory-level course is delivered online via Zoom over three consecutive mornings. It runs from 10am to 1pm on each day, with a half hour break between 11.15-11.45. It is a practical course delivered using a combination of trainer presentation, exercises and group discussion. Participants will need a Wi-Fi connection and a suitable device to access the internet. It is not recommended to join via a mobile phone.
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