The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that the rates will rise next year
Households receiving benefits such as Disability Living Allowance and Attendance Allowance are set to see a rise in payments in 2025. The Government has confirmed the amount people will receive in the new year, with benefits increasing by 1.7%.
Approximately 1.2 million Brits claim DLA, which offers two types of payments - the care component and the mobility component. For 2025/26, the care component will be worth up to £110.40 a week, up from £108.55, while the mobility component will increase to a maximum of £77.05, up from £75.75.
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