The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that Personal Independence Payment (PIP) rates will increase by 3.8% from April 6, meaning some claimants will receive over £10,100 in the 2026/27 financial year. Those on enhanced rates of both daily living and mobility components are expected to collect over £10,119 annually.
The uplift applies to all disability-related benefits, including Disability Living Allowance, Attendance Allowance and Carer's Allowance. Current weekly PIP rates range from £29.20 to £187.45; from April 6, these will rise to between £30.30 and £194.60, equating to four-weekly payments of £121.20 to £778.40.
The Scottish Government has announced that devolved benefits such as Adult Disability Payment, Child Disability Payment, Pension Age Disability Payment, Carer Support Payment and Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance will match the DWP payment levels.
Payments are typically made four weeks in arrears, so recipients will see the full new rate only after one full payment cycle following April 6. Until then, payments will be a mix of old and new rates. The DWP will write to all recipients before April with their updated rates.
PIP and Adult Disability Payment comprise two components: daily living and mobility. Claimants may receive the lower or higher rate of either or both. New payment forecasts are available for various combinations. All disability benefits are tax-free and exempt from the benefit cap.
