DWP says people on PIP, Carer's Allowance, Attendance Allowance will see payments 'jump up'

DWP says people on PIP, Carer's Allowance, Attendance Allowance will see payments 'jump up'

by · Birmingham Live

The Department for Work and Pensions says claimants who claim Personal Independence Payments (PIP) will see payments "jump up". In the wake of the Labour Party government Budget from Chancellor Rachel Reeves last week, the DWP has confirmed uplifts.

The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed that disability benefits, including PIP, will increase by 1.7%. The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions has confirmed a 1.7 per cent increase in disability benefits for the financial year 2025/26.

Carer's Allowance, Personal Independence Payment (PIP), and Attendance Allowance increases will commence from April 7. 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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The daily living standard rate is £73.90 (from £72.65) and enhanced rate is £110.40 (from £108.55). The mobility standard rate is £29.20 (from £28.70) and at an enhanced level it has been uprated to £77.05 (from £75.75). Attendance Allowance lower rates will head to £73.90 (from £72.65) and the higher rates will be uplifted to £110.40 (from £108.55).

Carer's Allowance could see the weekly payment rates uplifted to £83.30 (from £81.90) and four-week pay period could rise to £333.20 from £327.60. Personal Independence Payment (PIP) can help with extra living costs if you have both a long-term physical or mental health condition or disability and difficulty doing certain everyday tasks or getting around because of your condition.

You can get PIP even if you’re working, have savings or are getting most other benefits. There are 2 parts to PIP: a daily living part - if you need help with everyday tasks - and a mobility part - if you need help with getting around. Whether you get one or both parts and how much you get depends on how difficult you find everyday tasks and getting around.