UK PIP Benefits to Rise 3.8% in April 2026

Millions of Personal Independence Payment recipients in the United Kingdom will receive a 3.8 percent increase in their benefits starting in April 2026, in line with inflation adjustments announced by the Department for Work and Pensions.

The adjustment will raise the daily living component to £76.70 per week for the standard rate, up from £73.90, and £114.60 per week for the enhanced rate, up from £110.40. The mobility component will increase to £30.30 per week for the standard rate, from £29.20, and £80 per week for the enhanced rate, from £77.05. Claimants eligible for both the enhanced daily living and mobility rates could receive up to £194.60 per week, equivalent to approximately £10,119 annually.

Personal Independence Payment provides financial support to individuals aged 16 and older who have a long-term physical or mental health condition or disability that affects their ability to perform everyday tasks or move around. Eligibility is based on the impact of the condition on daily life, rather than a specific list of qualifying illnesses. Applicants must generally have lived in England, Scotland, or Wales for at least two of the past three years and be residing in...