The length of awards for people making a new claim for Personal Independence Payment ( PIP ) will be extended from April to help reduce the backlog. PIP is the main disability benefit for people of working age in the UK. You may qualify for PIP if you need extra help with everyday tasks due to an illness, disability or mental health condition. But your eligibility to PIP isn’t based on your condition - it is based on how it affects your life. PIP is normally awarded for a set period of time and