Tag: Transition At 16

3 articles found.

Benefits & Finance20 July 2026

PIP rates and payments for young people explained

The four PIP weekly rates for 2026/27, how the 4-weekly payments land at 16 plus, and why an award is tax free, ignores savings and sits on top of Universal Credit.

7 min read

Benefits & Finance20 June 2026

How PIP points and descriptors actually work

PIP is scored on points, not diagnosis. You need 8 points for the standard rate and 12 for the enhanced rate. A plain look at how the descriptors work.

11 min read

Benefits & Finance19 June 2026

Can your young person get PIP for autism or ADHD?

PIP for autism or ADHD is possible at 16, but a diagnosis alone isn't the test. What the points measure, and what changes when your child turns 16.

11 min read

Tag: Transition At 16

PIP rates and payments for young people explained

How PIP points and descriptors actually work

Can your young person get PIP for autism or ADHD?

Send us feedback

Thank you!

First time? Two quick things