New claims

PIP will be introduced for new claims in parts of the north of England from 6 April 2013, and nationwide from June 2013. New claimants need to phone DWP to make a claim. DWP will then send you a form asking you to describe how your long-term health condition or disability affects you.

Most people will be asked to attend a face-to-face consultation with a health professional as part of the claim. The DWP will decide whether you’re entitled to PIP and how much you should get, based on the advice of the health professional and any other evidence you supply.

Your claim will be reviewed regularly “to make sure you’re getting the right support”.