PIP Walking Assessment: What They're Really Looking For

Описание: Discover the hidden PIP walking distance rules that assessors use to score your mobility and learn how to measure your true walking ability accurately.

Most people guess their walking distance and lose points as a result. But today, I'm going to show you how to document what we call Mobility Descriptors - which is just a professional way of saying: the specific distance categories PIP uses to award points, from under 20 metres to over 200 metres.

With over 25 years of experience working with individuals and large organisations (including PwC, EY, and KPMG), I have seen how PIP walking distance misunderstandings can cost people the mobility component they desperately need.

TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Introduction
0:17 - How PIP Looks at Walking
1:19 - Moving Around Component Explained
1:44 - The Distance-to-Points System
2:26 - The Supermarket Aisle Trick Question
2:47 - Real Supermarket Aisle Lengths
3:18 - Measure Using Your Sofa
3:50 - Common Mistake: Giving a Time
4:24 - Pacing Yourself vs Overdoing It
4:55 - PIP Cares About Average Days
5:10 - Improving Walking Safely
5:40 - Using Aids Properly (Zimmer Frame)
6:06 - Film Your Posture
6:20 - Ability Changes Throughout the Day
6:34 - Track Your Walking
7:04 - Supermarket Examples
7:33 - Giving a Distance Matters
7:47 - Tracking Patterns
8:01 - Understanding Your Baseline
8:16 - Final Thoughts

KEY TAKEAWAYS
PIP uses specific distance thresholds: under 20m (highest points), 20-50m, 50-200m, over 200m (no points)
Supermarket aisles range from 10m to 40m - never just say "yes I can walk down an aisle"
Measure distances at home using your sofa (2-seater = 2m, 3-seater = 3m)
Never give a time in seconds or minutes - compare yourself to others instead
PIP assesses your average day, not your best day or worst day

RESOURCES
PIP moving around descriptor guidance: https://www.gov.uk/pip
Citizens Advice PIP mobility help: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/ben...
PIP assessment guide: https://www.gov.uk/government/publica...

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LEGAL DISCLAIMER
This video is for educational purposes only and does not constitute regulated financial or legal advice. PIP assessments are complex and individual circumstances vary. Walking ability can change daily for many conditions. Always check official guidance at gov.uk and consider seeking support from Citizens Advice if you need help with your claim.

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