Hi Sarah_a82
PIP is an imperfect system points-based system, but it would be impossible for them to design questions that would fit every claimant. They can only do it in a generalised way, and so yes, they allocate the descriptor that they think fits the best. Sometimes they agree with a claimant, and sometimes they don't, but they base that decision on the further information you provided. Unless you can't wash yourself - there's no way for you to earn more points.
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