New DWP PIP rules could mean you won't qualify even if you need help with tasks

Eligibility for Personal Independence Payment will be tightenedNewsNicholas Dawson and Annabal Bagdi Senior reporter11:48, 22 Mar 2025New eligibility rules for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) are set to come into effect next year.But it could mean you might not qualify for support even if you need help with some daily tasks.‌Article continues belowThe Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP ) awards PIP to help cover the extra costs for people living with a long-term health condition or illness.READ MORE: DVSA warning over important driving rule change from April 8There are two rates, the daily living part and the mobility part, with a lower and higher weekly rate for both depending on your needs.‌Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall has said PIP eligibility rules for the daily living part will be tightened from November 2026, potentially leaving many with reduced payments.Currently, you need a total of at least eight points across a PIP assessment to receive the lower rate.Don't...