PIP Application Checklist

The PIP Application Checklist (Mental Health Edition)

A step-by-step guide to help you complete your PIP application confidently. Designed specifically for mental health conditions like bipolar, BPD, anxiety, and depression.

Applying for PIP can feel overwhelming, especially when your condition is invisible.

This practical checklist breaks the process into clear, manageable steps so you know exactly what to do, from filling in the form to gathering evidence and preparing for your assessment.

Inside you’ll find:

• A quick-reference scoring guide to understand how points are awarded
• A full list of daily living and mobility activities with scoring criteria
• Essential questions to ask yourself for each section (safe, reliable, timely, repeated)
• Real-world examples of how to phrase answers for mental health conditions
• Tips for collecting strong supporting evidence

Created by someone who was awarded PIP on their first try, this checklist gives you the clarity, structure, and confidence you need to approach the process with less stress and more control.