Personal Independence Payment: Diabetes

Personal Independent Payment (PIP) is a non-means test benefit intended to help with extra costs arising from long-term health conditions or disabilities. It is not awarded based on a diagnosis, instead, entitlement is determined by the functional impact a person’s condition has on their daily lives and is assessed on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the severity of the condition and how it affects the claimant’s day to day life.

People with Type 1 Diabetes may be eligible for PIP where their condition results in functional limitations that meet the entitlement criteria. At present, there are no specific plans to introduce additional PIP support solely for individuals with Type 1 Diabetes.

To ensure PIP is fair and fit for the future, the Government has launched the Timms Review. The Timms Review aims to ensure we have a system that supports disabled people to achieve better health, higher living standards and greater independence, including through employment. The Review is being co-produced with disabled people, the organisations that represent them, and other experts. This means the Government will share ownership and responsibility for how the Review runs and what it recommends. The Review will report to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions by autumn 2026.