DWP confirms PIP, DLA and Attendance Allowance will increase April 2026- what you’ll get
People on disability benefits will see payments increase from April next year
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has unveiled the proposed new weekly payment rates for Brits receiving disability benefits. Those on Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Attendance Allowance, Disability Living Allowance (DLA) and Carer’s Allowance will experience a 3.8 per cent increase in payments from April.
People receiving devolved benefits such as Adult, Child or Pension Age Disability Payment, Carer Support Payment, Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance or Carer Support Payment will be informed of the new payment rates at the Scottish Budget on 13 January.
As reported by the Daily Record, recent data from the DWP reveals that there are currently 3.9 million people claiming PIP, receiving between £29.20 and £187.45 each week, equating to £116.80 or £749.80 every four-week pay period. The 3.8 per cent uprating will result in payments rising to between £121.20 and £778.20 every four-week payment period.
New DWP payment rates 2026/27
Annual uprating letters are dispatched to all claimants prior to the commencement of the new payment rates in April, informing them about the changes – it’s crucial to store this safely as it can often serve as evidence of benefit entitlement when applying for other forms of financial assistance.
A comprehensive breakdown of all benefits, including additional payments, the benefit cap and new deduction rates can be found on GOV.UK.
Attendance Allowance
- Higher rate: £114.60 (from £110.40)
- Lower rate: £76.70 (from £73.90)
Carer’s Allowance
- April 2026 weekly payment rate: £86.45 (from £83.30)
- Weekly earnings threshold: £204.00 (from £196.00)
Disability Living Allowance
Daily Care component
- Highest: £114.60 (from £110.40)
- Middle: £76.70 (from £73.90)
- Lowest: £30.30 (from £29.20)
Mobility component
- Higher: £77.05 (from £80.00)
- Lower: £30.30 (from £29.20)
Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
Daily Living component
- Enhanced: £114.60 (from £110.40)
- Standard: £76.70 (from £73.90)
Mobility component
- Enhanced: £80.00 (from £77.05)
- Standard: £30.30 (from £29.20)
PIP payment combinations 2026/27
People on PIP could be awarded the lowest rate of one or both parts, the highest rate of one or both parts, or a mixed award of the lower or higher rates of each component.
The DWP will issue letters to all claimants before April detailing their new payment rates.
There are eight possible awards, these are listed below.
Single component award only
You may be awarded the lower or higher daily living or mobility component:
- Standard daily living only – £76.70 per week, £306.80 per pay period
- Enhanced daily living only – £114.60 per week, £458.40 per pay period
- Standard mobility only – £30.30 per week, £121.20 per pay period
- Enhanced mobility only – £80.00 per week, £320.00 per pay period
Lower rate for daily living and mobility
If you are on the lower rates of both components, your new payments are forecast to be:
- Standard daily living and standard mobility – £107 per week, £428 per pay period
Higher rate for daily living and mobility
If you are on the higher rates of both components, your new payments are forecast to be:
- Enhanced daily living and enhanced mobility – £194.60 per week, £778.40 per pay period
Lower rate of one component and higher rate of the other
If you are on the lower rate of one component and the higher rate of the other, your new payments are forecast to be:
- Standard daily living and enhanced mobility – £156.70 per week, £626.80 per pay period
- Enhanced daily living and standard mobility – £144.90 per week, £579.60 per pay period
Remember, PIP and all disability benefits are tax-free and do not affect the benefit cap.
