DWP has confirmed how much PIP will rise by in the new financial year

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that disability benefits , including Personal Independence Payment ( PIP ), Disability Living Allowance (DLA) and Attendance Allowance will increase by 3.8 per cent for the 2026/27 financial year. The new weekly payment rates will come into effect on April 6, 2026.

Currently, PIP is worth between £29.20 and £187.45 per week, with payments usually issued every four weeks which amounts to awards of between £116.80 and £749.80. With a 3.8 per cent increase, payments will rise to between £30.30 and £194.60, equating to £121.20 and £778.40 every four-week payment period.

There are two components to PIP - daily living and mobility. From Monday, April 6, PIP wi

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