PIP for OCD
In 2023, there were 9,433 PIP claimants with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) listed as their main disabling condition. This makes it the 72nd most common condition to get an award of PIP, out of over 500 conditions listed by the DWP. If OCD affects your daily living activities—such as cooking, washing, dressing, socializing, or getting around—you should consider making a claim.
Success Rates and Award Rates for OCD
Success Rate: 54% of PIP claims for OCD are successful, which is slightly better than the overall average of 53%. You have a slightly better chance of receiving an award for OCD claims.
Award Rates:
20% of claimants with OCD receive the enhanced rate for both the daily living and mobility components.
Daily Living Awards:
Enhanced Rate: 56%
Standard Rate: 41%
No Award: 3%
Mobility Awards:
Enhanced Rate: 24%
Standard Rate: 41%
No Award: 35%
97% of claimants with OCD who receive an award get the Daily Living component, compared to 65% who get the Mobility component.
PIP Payment Rates (April 2024)
Daily Living Component:
Standard Rate: £72.65
Enhanced Rate: £108.55
Mobility Component:
Standard Rate: £28.70
Enhanced Rate: £75.75
Receiving the enhanced rate for both components means you could receive an additional £184.30 per week. PIP is paid on top of most other benefits and may increase your entitlement to additional support. The enhanced mobility rate also grants access to the Motability scheme.
How to Qualify for PIP
To qualify for PIP, you must be at least 16 years old and below state pension age. The best way to determine your eligibility is by assessing how OCD affects your daily living and mobility. Points are awarded based on the difficulty you experience with these activities, and a sufficient score can lead to an award of PIP.
Daily Living and Mobility Activities
There are 10 daily living activities and 2 mobility activities used to assess eligibility:
Daily Living Activities:
Preparing food
Taking nutrition
Managing therapy or monitoring a health condition
Washing and bathing
Managing toilet needs or incontinence
Dressing and undressing
Communicating verbally
Reading and understanding signs, symbols, and words
Engaging with other people face-to-face
Making budgeting decisions
Mobility Activities:
Planning and following journeys
Moving around
For each activity, consider whether you can perform it:
To a reasonable standard
Safely
Repeatedly
In no more than twice the time it would take someone without a health condition
How OCD May Affect Your Daily Life
OCD can impact your ability to complete daily living and mobility tasks. Here are some examples of how OCD might affect your daily life:
Preparing Meals: You may procrastinate or be distracted by intrusive thoughts, which could require prompting to start and complete cooking tasks.
Eating: Ritualistic behaviors, such as arranging food in a specific way or excessive hand washing, may require prompting to focus on eating.
Taking Medication: OCD may cause distractions that make it difficult to take medication consistently. You may need assistance or supervision to ensure you take your medication properly.
Changing Clothes: Due to obsessions or compulsions around hygiene, you may change clothes more frequently than others, requiring someone to prompt you to change at appropriate times.
Washing and Bathing: OCD-related obsessions around hygiene may result in excessive washing, requiring another person to prompt you about the frequency of washing.
Toilet Use: OCD could cause you to avoid using the toilet, requiring prompting from another person to ensure you go regularly. This may lead to health complications such as bladder infections.
Communication: OCD rituals, such as repeating words or phrases, could prevent you from conveying information quickly and efficiently. You may need additional time to communicate.
Following Conversations: Intrusive thoughts may prevent you from fully participating in a conversation unless someone is there to prompt or support you.
Traveling: OCD-related rituals, such as checking doors and windows, could make it difficult to leave your home without support. Also, intrusive thoughts about safety during travel could prevent you from continuing a journey unless someone is with you to offer support.
These are just some examples of how OCD might affect your ability to complete daily activities. If you experience other challenges, they can be taken into account during your claim.
How PIP Ready Can Help You
If you have OCD and are considering applying for PIP, PIP Ready is here to assist you. Our expert team can guide you through the process, ensuring that your claim is complete and accurate, giving you the best chance of success.
