The Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall confirmed the new rates for benefits will start from April 7.
Following last week's Autumn Budget, the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions has confirmed that disability benefits, including Carer's Allowance, will increase by 1.7 per cent for the financial year 2025/26. Liz Kendall MP also announced that the new rates for benefits such as Personal Independence Payment , and Attendance Allowance will commence from April 7.
A successful claim for PIP currently provides between £28.70 and £184.30 each week in additional financial support and as the benefit is paid every four weeks - resulting in 13 payments over the course of a year instead of 12 - this amounts to between £114.80 and £737.20 every payment period. Weekly component rates for 2025/26 An uprating of 1.7 per cent will see individuals on disability benefits receive between £29.20 and £187.45 each week, some £116.
Over the course of the financial year, this will see people on the highest awards receive £9,747 in extra cash help. It's crucial to note that the highest figure of £749.80 is based on someone receiving the maximum award for both the daily living and mobility components. Attendance Allowance does not include a mobility component, reports the Daily Record.
PIP and DLA PIP and DLA all have estimated weekly rates shown. Most benefits are paid every four weeks, so to calculate your own uplift, simply find your award rate and multiply by four:
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