6. Other benefits and tax credits

If you get personal independence payment (PIP) and are a student, this may help you to be eligible for universal credit (see here). It can also allow you to get income-related employment and support allowance (ESA) and housing benefit (HB), although new claims for these benefits cannot usually be made (see here for ESA and here for HB).

If you claim other benefits or tax credits, make sure the office dealing with your claim knows you get PIP, as it may qualify you for additional amounts in these.

If you, your partner or a young person you are responsible for get PIP, you are exempt from the benefit cap (see here and here).