The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that Personal Independence Payment (PIP) will increase by 3.8% from April 2026. The daily living component will rise to £76.70 per week at the standard rate and £114.60 at the enhanced rate. The mobility component will increase to £30.30 and £80 per week respectively.
Claimants eligible for both components at the enhanced rate could receive up to £194.60 per week, equating to £10,119 annually. PIP is paid every four weeks, and the first payment date will be specified in the decision letter.
To qualify for PIP, individuals must be aged 16 or over, have a long-term physical or mental health condition or disability, and face difficulties with daily tasks or mobility expected to last at least 12 months. Applicants must typically have lived in England, Scotland, or Wales for at least two of the past three years and be resident in England or Wales at the time of application.
If a payment date falls on a bank holiday, the DWP advises that claimants will usually receive their payment before the holiday, with subsequent payments resuming as normal.
