The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has officially confirmed a significant uplift in disability benefit payments for the coming financial year. From Monday, 6 April 2026, millions of claimants across the UK will see their Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Attendance Allowance rise by 3.8 per cent.
New PIP Payment Rates for 2026/27
The increase will apply to both components of PIP: the daily living component and the mobility component. The new weekly rates, which come into effect from the start of the new tax year, are as follows.
For the daily living component, the standard rate will increase from £73.90 to £76.70 per week. The enhanced rate will rise from £110.40 to £114.60 per week.
For the mobility component, the standard rate will go up from £29.20 to £30.30 per week. The enhanced rate will increase from £77.05 to £80.00 per week.
How the Increase Affects Your Total Award
As PIP is typically paid every four weeks, the new rates translate into higher monthly amounts. The maximum possible award, for someone receiving the enhanced rate for both components, will rise to £194.60 per week. Over a standard four-week payment period, this equates to a substantial £778.40.
At the other end of the scale, the lowest weekly award for a single standard component will be £30.30. The DWP has outlined the eight possible payment combinations claimants can receive, which are based on individual assessments of need.
Understanding Your New Payment
The DWP has stated that it will write to all claimants ahead of the April change to detail their individual new payment rates. It is crucial to note that PIP and all disability benefits remain tax-free and are not subject to the benefit cap.
This annual uprating is designed to help protect the value of essential financial support for people with long-term health conditions or disabilities against the cost of living.
