DWP PIP condition that can ‘guarantee’ automatic award without face to face assessment

DWP PIP condition that can ‘guarantee’ automatic award without face to face assessmentPeople with a specific diagnosis can apply under ‘special rules'CommentsMoneySamantha Leathers Senior Money & Lifestyle writer10:23, 05 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesPIP has special rules for people diagnosed with a terminal illness(Image: GETTY)Personal Independence Payments (PIP) provide financial support for people with long-term physical or mental health conditions or disabilities who struggle with daily tasks or mobility. Claimants are reviewed based more on how their condition affects them rather than what their diagnosis actually is, unless they have been told one specific thing by their doctors.‌People who have been diagnosed with a terminal illness have different rules when applying to PIP which can ‘guarantee’ they’ll get their application fast-tracked and receive the highest rate of the daily living payment which is £110.40. This is due to increase to £114.60 from April 6, 2026.‌Citizens Advice states: “If you have a terminal illness, you'll usually get PIP automatically. The DWP will fast-track your application - this means: you won’t have to fill out as many forms, you won’t have to go to a face-to-face assessment, you should get your first payment sooner.‌“Someone else can claim on behalf of a person who is terminally ill. For example, because the person doesn’t know that they have a terminal illness. If you do this, let the person know that the claim for PIP is being made, even if they don’t know it is because they’re terminally ill.”View 3 ImagesPIP is usually awarded based on how your disability or condition affects your daily life and mobility(Image: GETTY)To qualify for PIP under the special rules for end-of-life cases you must be over the age of 16 when you apply, living in England or Wales and your doctor must say you could die within 12 months.‌However, Government guidance notes: “It can be difficult to predict how long someone might live for. If a medica...