How it works

A calmer way to prepare your PIP information.

See how PIP Companion helps you learn, draft and organise your preparation notes in manageable steps.PIP Companion helps you organise your thoughts before you complete a Personal Independence Payment claim. It cannot guarantee an outcome and is not a replacement for advice from a qualified benefits adviser.

Step 1

Learn what PIP looks like1. Learn what PIP looks like

Read plain-English guidance about daily living, mobility and how everyday difficulties may be described.

Open guidebook showing daily living and mobility

Step 2

Build answers at your own pace2. Build answers at your own pace

Work through short prompts, save what you have, and come back when you need a break.

Answer sheet, pen and saved draft illustration

Step 3

Save real-life examples3. Save real-life examples

Keep notes about real moments from daily life that show what happened, what helped, and how it affected you.

Example notes with support details and appointment card

Privacy and control

Your information stays in your control

Your preparation notes, health details and evidence stay in your workspace. PIP Companion does not submit anything to DWP.PIP Companion is designed for sensitive preparation work. Your claim answers, health details and evidence notes are protected when stored, while basic account details such as your name and email are kept so we can manage your account.

Read how we handle your data

Protected preparation content

Sensitive claim notes, health details and evidence notes are protected when stored.

Clear account details

Your name and email are kept so we can manage your account, subscription and security.

No DWP connection

PIP Companion does not submit anything to the DWP and is not connected to the DWP.

Free during Early Access

You can currently use the full PIP Companion workspace for free while we gather feedback and improve the platform. If features become paid in future, we'll communicate changes clearly before they happen.

Start a free workspace

Private and secure

Your preparation notes stay saved in your workspace, so you can return when you are ready.

Not legal advice

PIP Companion does not provide legal advice and cannot tell you whether you will receive PIP.

Designed to reduce overwhelm

We break preparation down into small steps so you can move forward in your own way.

PIP Companion is an independent tool and is not affiliated with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).