ABOUT:

Learn the fundamentals of PIP – from claiming, to getting a decision, to staying on PIP once it's awarded.

This module provides a comprehensive overview of PIP. You'll learn how to decide who can get PIP and how much they should get. You'll also learn how to deal with problems and changes once PIP is awarded, and what to do if someone's award is due to end.

This module is essential for anyone working with PIP claimants – including support, healthcare, advice and advocacy roles.

THIS MODULE WILL HELP YOU:

  • Understand the rules about who can get PIP, so you can decide how much you're client is entitled to

  • Start a claim, understand the assessment process, and how a decision is made

  • Understand why an award lasts for the time it does, what your client should do if their circumstances change, and what happens if their award is due to end

  • Know what happens to your client's PIP award if they are away from home, such as in hospital or abroad

EVIDENCE YOUR PROGRESS:

Demonstrate your expertise to current and future employers with our personalised course completion certificates.

Exclusively available to organisations and professionals, you will be issued a certificate on completion of each module.

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MODULE OUTLINE:

Our online modules are split into parts, and track your progress, so you can pause and resume your learning at times that suit you.
  • 1

    INTRODUCTION

    • Welcome!

    • Learning outcomes

    • True or False?
  • 2

    PART 1: WHO CAN CLAIM?

    • PIP in context

    • Who is entitled?

    • Who could claim PIP?

    • The disability test

    • What is a physical or mental condition?

    • The disability activities

    • Example: Preparing Food

    • Passing the test

    • Quiz
  • 3

    PART 2: HOW TO CLAIM

    • Overview

    • Step 1: The PIP1 form

    • Step 2: The PIP2 form

    • Step 3: The assessment

    • Step 4: The decision

    • Tips from Benefits and Work

    • Quiz
  • 4

    PART 3: BEING ON PIP

    • How long does PIP last?

    • Staying on PIP

    • Quiz

    • Changes to your condition

    • State Pension Age

    • Pauses in PIP: Hospital, care homes, and prison

    • True or false?
  • 5

    PART 4: PIP AND OTHER BENEFITS

    • The benefits of PIP

    • How does PIP affect other benefits?
  • 6

    PART 5: SPECIAL RULES

    • Who can claim under the ‘special rules’?

    • What are the ‘special rules’?

    • True or false?
  • 7

    PART 6: SUMMARY AND RESOURCES

    • Summary

    • Further resources

    • Glossary