PIP payments rising next week as DWP confirms new rates – how much you will get

PIP is the main disability benefit for people under state pension age and is paid by the DWP

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) rates are rising next week for millions of claimants – see how much more you will receive.

PIP is the main disability benefit for people under state pension age. It is awarded to people who need help with everyday tasks due to an illness, disability or mental health condition.

But rather than there being a list of conditions that qualify you for PIP, your eligibility is based on how your condition affects your life. PIP is paid by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

There are two parts to PIP and the rates will increase by 3.8% from April 6, 2026. There is the daily living rate, which is £73.90 a week for the standard rate, and £110.40 a week for the higher rate.

This will rise to £76.70 a week and £114.60 a week.

There is also the mobility rate, which is £29.20 a week for the standard rate, and £77.05 a week for the higher rate.

This will increase to £30.30 a week and £80 a week. You can be entitled to both the daily living and mobility parts of PIP.

PIP is normally awarded for between nine months to ten years – after this, your claim is then reviewed. Your award of PIP might change if your health gets better, or if your condition gets worse.

The DWP will normally approve your PIP claim without an assessment if you are terminally ill and your award will be for three years before it is then reviewed. PIP is available if you are over the age of 16 but under state pension age.

If you claim PIP and reach state pension age, your claim will normally continue. You may be able to make a new claim at state pension age if you were eligible for PIP in the last 12 months.

PIP payment rates

PIP daily living rate

• Standard rate: £73.90 a week, rising to £76.70 a week from April 2026
• Higher rate: £110.40 a week, rising to £114.60 a week from April 2026

PIP mobility rate

• Standard rate: £29.20 a week, rising to £30.30 a week from April 2026
• Higher rate: £77.05 a week, rising to £80 a week from April 2026