The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has set out its proposed new payment rates for millions of people across the UK who receive vital disability benefits. From April 2026, weekly payments for Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Disability Living Allowance (DLA), Attendance Allowance and Carer's Allowance will rise by 3.8 per cent.
What the New Weekly Rates Mean for Claimants
This annual uprating will provide a financial boost to households relying on this support, which is designed to help with the extra costs associated with long-term health conditions or disabilities. The DWP has released a full breakdown of the new figures, which are based on the September 2025 inflation rate.
Recent statistics show that 3.9 million people are currently claiming PIP alone. Under the current system, PIP payments range from £29.20 to £187.45 per week, which translates to between £116.80 and £749.80 every four-week assessment period. The 3.8% increase will see these four-weekly amounts rise to a new range of £121.20 to £778.20.
Detailed Breakdown of the 2026/27 Benefit Rates
The government will send out annual uprating letters to all claimants ahead of the April implementation date. It is crucial to keep this letter safe, as it often serves as proof of benefit entitlement when applying for other forms of financial assistance, such as council tax reduction or grants.
Here are the proposed new weekly rates for key benefits:
Attendance Allowance
Higher rate: £114.60 (rising from £110.40)
Lower rate: £76.70 (rising from £73.90)
Carer’s Allowance
Weekly payment rate: £86.45 (rising from £83.30)
Weekly earnings threshold: £204.00 (rising from £196.00)
Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
Care Component
Highest: £114.60
Middle: £76.70
Lowest: £30.30
Mobility Component
Higher: £77.05
Lower: £30.30
Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
Daily Living Component
Enhanced: £114.60
Standard: £76.70
Mobility Component
Enhanced: £80.00
Standard: £30.30
Understanding Your Potential PIP Award
It is important to note that PIP is made up of two components, and claimants can receive different rates for each. This means there are eight potential award combinations. All PIP payments, like other disability benefits, remain tax-free and are not affected by the benefit cap.
For example, a claimant receiving the standard rate for both daily living and mobility will get £107 per week (£428 per four-week period). Someone entitled to the enhanced rate for both components will receive £194.60 weekly, which equates to £778.40 every pay period.
Mixed awards are also common. A person on the standard daily living rate but the enhanced mobility rate would see payments of £156.70 per week (£626.80 per period). The reverse combination—enhanced daily living and standard mobility—would provide £144.90 weekly (£579.60 per period).
The DWP has confirmed that a comprehensive guide to all benefit changes, including additional payments and deduction rates, will be published on the official GOV.UK website in the coming months.
