PIP Assessment Criteria Explained: The 12 Activities and Scoring

What Are the PIP Assessment Criteria?

You’re assessed against 12 specific activities that measure your ability to carry out daily tasks.

The Legal Tests

All descriptors are assessed against: safety, acceptable standard, repeatability, and reasonable time.

Daily Living Activities (10 Activities)

Activity 1: Preparing Food

Can you prepare and cook a simple meal for one person?

Activity 2: Taking Nutrition

Can you feed yourself?

Activity 3: Managing Therapy

Can you manage medication or monitor health conditions?

Activity 4: Washing and Bathing

Can you wash your body, including hair?

Activity 5: Managing Toilet Needs

Can you use the toilet and manage incontinence?

Activity 6: Dressing and Undressing

Can you put on, take off, and choose appropriate clothing?

Activity 7: Communicating Verbally

Can you speak, understand, and communicate?

Activity 8: Reading

Can you read and understand written information?

Activity 9: Engaging with Others

Can you interact with others socially?

Activity 10: Making Budgeting Decisions

Can you manage money and make financial decisions?

Mobility Activities (2 Activities)

Activity 11: Planning Journeys

Can you plan a route and follow it?

Activity 12: Moving Around

How far can you walk?

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