Four disabiilty benefits are increasing (Image: Getty)
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced that claimants of four specific benefits could be entitled to an additional £749 per payment period.
The annual uprating for disability benefits – such as Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Disability Living Allowance (DLA), , and Carer’s Allowance – will commence from April 7. The increase of 1.7 per cent means that those receivng all the qualifying disability benefits will receive between £29.20 and £187.45 extra each week.
This equates to between £116.80 and £749.80 per payment period. The highest figure of £749.80 is based on someone receiving the maximum award for both the daily living and mobility components. The does not include a mobility component.
The highest figure of £749.80 is based on someone receiving the maximum award for both the daily living and mobility components. (Image: No credit)
Over the year, recipients of the highest awards could receive up to £9,747 in additional support, reports
The estimated weekly rates for each benefit for daily living components at the lower care award have increased to £29.20 (from £28.70) for CDP and DLA only, while the standard rate will rise to £73.90 (from £72.65). The enhanced rate will increase to £110.40 (from £108.55).
The standard level Mobility rates will rise to £29.20 (from £28.70), and the enhanced level will increase to £77.05 (from £75.75). The lower rates for will move to £73.90 (from £72.65), and the higher rate will be £110.40 (from £108.55),
The weekly payments for Carer’s Allowance will increase to £83.30 (up from £81.90), and for a four-week pay period, the payment will rise to £333.20 (from £327.60). The weekly earnings threshold for Carer’s Allowance in England and Wales will also see an increase, rising from £151 to £196, equivalent to 16 hours at the National Living Wage.
PIP is administered by the Department for Work and Pensions (), but typically, an assessment needs to be completed before your claim for PIP is approved. If an assessment is required, it can be conducted in person, over the phone or via video call.
During this assessment, you’ll be asked to detail how your condition impacts your daily life.
This table shows the changes in weekly payment rates for each benefit:
| Benefit Type | Previous Weekly Rate (£) | New Weekly Rate (£) | Annual Increase (£) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIP (Daily Living Component) | 72.65 (Standard) | 73.90 | 62.5 |
| PIP (Daily Living Component) | 108.55 (Enhanced) | 110.40 | 96 |
| Mobility Component (Standard) | 28.70 | 29.20 | 26 |
| Mobility Component (Enhanced) | 75.75 | 77.05 | 68.8 |
| (Lower) | 72.65 | 73.90 | 62.5 |
| (Higher) | 108.55 | 110.40 | 96 |
| Carer’s Allowance | 81.90 | 83.30 | 72 |