When a Disabled Person Is Told They Score “0 Points” Across the UK, thousands of disabled people apply for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) every year. Many, like my friend, have worked their whole lives, paid taxes, and contributed to society, only to be told they score 0 points despite clear medical evidence, mobility issues, chronic pain, and daily struggles. Her experience isn’t unusual. It’s part of a wider pattern that raises serious questions about how the PIP system operates, how much it costs the public, and how disabled people are being treated. This article explores the real financial cost, the…