Personal Independence Payment information

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is for people aged 16 or over and under State Pension Age. PIP reflects today’s understanding of disability which aims to help people with a disability or a long-term health condition lasting for 12 months or longer.

What is PIP

PIP replaced Disability Living Allowance (DLA) in June 2016.

On this page you will find a range of detailed information to explain PIP and help people decide if they may be able to get PIP and how to claim.

To claim PIP, contact the PIP Centre on nidirect: Personal Independence Payment Centre (Northern Ireland)

PIP - Help towards extra costs
PIP Quick guide for advisors
PIP Special rules for terminally ill claimants
PIP Handbook
PIP sample form and notes
PIP Get help from Personal Independence Payment
PIP Help and Support

Independent Review of the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Assessment Process in Northern Ireland
NI PIP Handbook - Access to other benefits and services
NI PIP Handbook - Assessment criteria
NI PIP Handbook - Assessment Process and Assessment Provider
NI PIP Handbook - Changes in circumstances
NI PIP Handbook - Completing the ‘How your disability affects you’ form
NI PIP Handbook - Conditions of entitlement
NI PIP Handbook - Decision and payment
NI PIP Handbook - Disputes process
NI PIP Handbook - How to make a claim
NI PIP Handbook - Special Rules for terminal illness
NI PIP Handbook - Supporting young people to claim
Northern Ireland PIP Handbook
The second independent review of the PIP process - departmental response

What is PIP

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