PIP is set to rise in less than a year (Image: Getty Images)

Millions of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) recipients will see their benefits increase by 3.8% in line with inflation. PIP is a disability benefit given to people who require assistance with daily tasks due to an illness, disability or mental health condition.

Eligibility for PIP is determined based on how your condition impacts your life, rather than there being a specific list of qualifying conditions. PIP consists of two components. The standard rate for the daily living component is £73.90 per week, while the enhanced rate is £110.40 per week.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has now announced the revised amounts for benefits to be paid from April 2026. The daily living part of PIP will increase to £76.70

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