Millions of benefit claimants can plan for the next financial year with the new DWP payment rates confirmed for April (Image: Getty Images)

DWP to pay PIP and DLA benefits worth up to £749 every month from April

by · Birmingham Live

With just two weeks until the start of the new year, over 5 million recipients of common Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits are looking forward to 2025, while also preparing for the expected payment upgrade - which will see some claimants receiving £749 in financial assistance each month.

The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions recently confirmed that disability benefits, including Carer's Allowance, will rise by 1.7 per cent for the 2025/26 financial year. Liz Kendall MP also revealed the new rates for benefits such as Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Disability Living Allowance (DLA) and Attendance Allowance, which will take effect from April 7.

A successful PIP claim currently provides between £28.70 and £184.30 each week in additional financial support. As the benefit is paid every four weeks, resulting in 13 payments over the course of a year instead of 12, this equates to between £114.80 and £737.20 every payment period.

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An increase of 1.7 per cent will see people on disability benefits receive between £29.20 and £187.45 each week, or £116.80 or £749.80 every four-week pay period.

Personal Independence Payment is a benefit paid out by the DWP to disabled Brits

Over the financial year, this will result in people on the highest awards receiving an extra £9,747 in cash help. It's crucial to note that the top figure of £749.80 is based on someone receiving the highest award for both the daily living and mobility components, according to the Daily Record.

Attendance Allowance does not include a mobility component.

PIP and DLA

Estimated weekly rates are shown for both benefits, most are paid every four weeks so to calculate your own uplift simply look for your award rate and multiply by four.

Daily living

  • Lower care award (CDP, DLA only): £29.20 (from £28.70)
  • Standard: £73.90 (from £72.65)
  • Enhanced: £110.40 (from £108.55)

Mobility

  • Standard: £29.20 (from £28.70)
  • Enhanced: £77.05 (from £75.75)

Attendance Allowance

  • Lower rate: £73.90 (from £72.65)
  • Higher rate: £110.40 (from £108.55)

Carer's Allowance

  • Weekly payment rate: £83.30 (from £81.90)
  • Four-week pay period: £333.20 £from £327.60)

The weekly earnings threshold for Carer's Allowance will rise from £151 to £196, equivalent to 16 hours at the National Living Wage.