<p>PIP provides a contribution towards the additional costs arising from a long-term health condition and/or disability. For somebody to be eligible for PIP, needs must have existed for 3 months and be likely to exist for at least another 9 (other than if a claimant is nearing the end of life). Eligibility to PIP is determined by a functional assessment of how the condition/disability impacts the individual’s ability to undertake a range of key daily living and mobility activities, and takes account of any help they need, which may include the use of aids and appliances.</p>