This document lists the descriptors and points allocated for each of the activities assessed on the Work Capability Assessment which determines if a claimant meets the criteria for the limited capability for work or limited capability for work related activities group and the severe conditions criteria. This article has been updated to take account of the changes which came into effect in April 2026.
These are the slides that go along with the speaker notes for the recent PIP/UC workshop delivered on 19 November 2025.
When a young person is on benefits and is in receipt of an adult social care package they may have to make a contribution towards the cost of their package. But only when their benefits income exceeds certain allowances. This article gives current benefits amounts, thresholds, etc to help you understand when your young person will need to make the contribution.
Information about new-style ESA, credits only, what it is and why you should be applying for it for your young person 16+ and in receipt of PIP
These are the benefit rates and minimum income guarantee rates for 2025/2026 for the benefits that affect disabled young people – it is not a comprehensive list of all benefits and current rates.
This document explains the 28 day rule for entitlement to payment of PIP when a young person goes to residential college – or into hospital or residential care. Their underlying entitlement to PIP does not change but their eligibility for payment of PIP will change.
These are notes for the basis of a discussion with parents around how their young person’s ability to make their own decisions can affect how a parent can support or manage the young person’s financial affairs.
These are notes from Sue’s experience of completing the Universal Credit (UC) migration from Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) for her daughter.
Information and suggestions that might make it easier to secure a lease in the private sector for people on benefits.
An overview guide to the PIP application and points awarded for each daily living and mobility activity. The PIP application form does not show the descriptors and points awarded for each descriptor and it can be helpful to know what these are when completing your form.
Notes from the workshop Sue attended about migration from legacy benefits to Universal Credit (UC).
These are the speaker notes that go along with the slides for the recent PIP/UC workshop delivered on 19 November 2025.