Points and the threshold
From the app’s English Help & Guide · Reference release 1.0.6
A standard award needs 8 points in a component; an enhanced award needs 12. Points are summed across activities within a component — you can reach the threshold by scoring moderately on several activities.
Sources and further reading
- PIP assessment guide: the assessment criteria
Department for Work and Pensions
Official activities, descriptors, reliability, and scoring guidance.