PMDD and PIP: How to Get an Employer Support Letter and Template

A practical guide to help you request, write, or support an employer letter for a PIP application.

If you’re applying for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and have been asked to provide a letter from your employer, it can feel like yet another hoop to jump through, on top of trying to manage PMDD. We’ve created a template to make the process feel clearer and simpler for you.

This resource will help you understand what a useful employer letter can include, what makes it stronger, and how to describe the real-life impact of PMDD in a way that feels honest, respectful, and grounded.

Inside, you’ll find practical guidance, example wording, a simple request email, and an employer letter template to make the process easier.

Asking for support shouldn’t feel harder than it needs to, so we hope it helps.