Can you get PIP for arthritis? Arthritis can affect grip, reach, standing and walking, so it often affects several PIP activities. Using aids such as a perching stool, jar opener or raised toilet seat can score points on its own, even if you manage without help from another person.Pain, stiffness and fatigue all matter, and so does how long things take. If a task takes you more than twice as long as it would take someone without arthritis, you can't be treated as able to do it. To qualify, your difficulties need to have lasted at least 3 months and be expected to last at least another 9. You need 8 points in a component for the standard rate and 12 for the enhanced rate. See how PIP points work. PIP activities arthritis often affects ActivityHow it can affect youUp to Preparing foodChopping, peeling, opening jars, lifting pans and standing at the cooker. Aids like a perching stool or adapted utensils score points.8 pts Washing and bathingGetting in and out of the bath or shower, and reaching to wash your feet, back or hair.8 pts Managing toilet needsGetting on and off the toilet. A raised seat or grab rails count as aids.8 pts Dressing and undressingButtons, zips, socks and shoes. Aids like a sock aid or long-handled shoehorn count.8 pts Moving aroundHow far you can walk, safely and repeatedly, at a reasonable pace, and what happens when you stop.12 pts Everyone is different. Other activities may apply to you too: go through all 12 in our PIP points calculator. Example: how the points add up Pat is 61 and has osteoarthritis in both knees and hands. Pat uses a walking stick and several aids around the home. ActivityWhat happensPoints Preparing food1b: Needs an aid or appliance to prepare or cook a simple mealUses a perching stool and jar opener to cook.2 Washing and bathing4e: Needs assistance to get in or out of a bath or showerNeeds help getting in and out of the bath.3 Managing toilet needs5b: Needs an aid or appliance to manage toilet needs or incontinenceUses a raised toilet seat and grab rail.2 Dressing and undressing6b: Needs an aid or appliance to dress or undressUses a sock aid and long-handled shoehorn.2 Moving around12d: Can stand and move using an aid more than 20 metres but no more than 50 metresCan walk about 30 metres with a stick before the pain forces Pat to stop.10 Daily living: 9 points (standard rate). Mobility: 10 points (standard rate). Pat's daily living points come from several small scores adding up. That's common with arthritis. This is an illustration, not a prediction. Your award depends on your own circumstances, evidence and assessment. Tips for your PIP form List every aid you use, and any you need but don't have.Describe how far you can walk before pain makes you stop, how long you need to recover, and whether you could do it again soon after.Explain how arthritis varies: morning stiffness, flare-ups and bad weather.Mention pain medication side effects, like drowsiness, that make tasks unsafe. For each activity, say whether you can do it safely, to an acceptable standard, repeatedly and in a reasonable time. Our guide to the PIP form explains each question. Evidence that helps Letters from a rheumatologist, orthopaedic consultant or GP.Occupational therapy or physiotherapy reports, especially any assessment for aids.Your prescription list. Send copies, not originals, with your name and National Insurance number on each page. Then read our PIP assessment guide to prepare for the next step. Questions people ask Can I get PIP for arthritis in my hands?Yes, if it affects activities like preparing food, washing, dressing or managing toilet needs. Needing aids or help with grip and fine movements can score points across several activities. Is osteoarthritis covered?Yes. Any type of arthritis can qualify. PIP is based on how it affects you, not the type. Can I get the mobility component for arthritis?If you can't walk more than 200 metres reliably, you may score points for moving around. Under 50 metres usually scores 8 points or more, enough for the standard rate on its own. More conditions: PIP for ADHD · PIP for anxiety · PIP for fibromyalgia · PIP for autism · all conditions We write your PIP form answers for youAnswer some simple questions about your health, by typing or speaking. We write the answers for every question on your PIP form. You copy them onto your form and send it. From £29.99, one-off.Get my PIP answers written →Start free. Only pay when you're ready. No subscription.