If you’ve been waiting to see how much your disability benefits will rise next year, the Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed new 2025 to 2026 rates for PIP, DLA, and Carer’s Allowance from April 2025, with updated weekly amounts set out in the official schedule. The uplift ensures core disability support keeps pace with policy commitments for 2025 to 2026, and the component-by-component figures let you check exactly what you’ll receive when the new financial year begins.
The DWP disability benefit increase 2025 brings uprated weekly amounts for Disability Living Allowance components and Personal Independence Payment parts, with precise figures listed in the government’s 2025 to 2026 rates so claimants can verify new awards before payments switch to the higher rates in April. The DWP disability benefit increase 2025 also confirms an uplift for Carer’s Allowance and updated earnings rules for the new year, which matter for carers balancing part-time work with caring.
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DWP Confirms Disability Benefit Increase For 2025
| Benefit/Component | 2024 to 2025 weekly | 2025 to 2026 weekly | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIP Daily Living Standard | £73.90 | £73.90 | Carried into the 2025 to 2026 regime under the current structure. |
| PIP Daily Living Enhanced | £110.40 | £110.40 | Enhanced daily living amount reflected in the latest schedule. |
| PIP Mobility Standard | £29.20 | £29.20 | Mobility standard rate maintained under the 2025 to 2026 framework. |
| PIP Mobility Enhanced | £77.05 | £77.05 | Mobility enhanced rate under the new year’s structure. |
| DLA Care Highest | £108.55 | £110.40 | Uprated for 2025 to 2026. |
| DLA Care Middle | £72.65 | £73.90 | Uprated for 2025 to 2026. |
| DLA Care Lowest | £28.70 | £29.20 | Uprated for 2025 to 2026. |
| DLA Mobility Higher | £75.75 | £77.05 | Uprated for 2025 to 2026. |
| DLA Mobility Lower | £28.70 | £29.20 | Uprated for 2025 to 2026. |
| Carer’s Allowance | £81.90 | £83.30 | New weekly rate from April 2025. |
| Carer’s Allowance Earnings Limit | £151.00 | £196.00 | Updated earnings rule for 2025 to 2026. |
The new 2025 to 2026 disability and carer rates give a clear, practical uplift that claimants can plan around, with DLA component increases at every tier, PIP amounts carried through the current structure, and Carer’s Allowance stepping up alongside a higher earnings limit. For most people, the key actions now are simple: check your award letter, match your components to the new weekly figures, and note the first April payment where the higher rate lands in your cycle.
What The 2025 To 2026 Changes Mean
For DLA recipients, both the Care and Mobility components receive clear increases at each tier, lifting weekly cash support to reflect the new financial year. The official schedule spells out each rate so families can match their award letters to the exact figure once the April uplift is applied.
PIP How to Read Your Award
Personal Independence Payment remains split into Daily Living and Mobility parts, each paid at standard or enhanced level based on assessed needs. Payments are typically every four weeks, so multiplying the weekly rate by four gives a solid estimate of your usual four-weekly amount when the new rates flow through your payment cycle.
DLA Component by Component Uplift
Under Disability Living Allowance, the Care component moves to £110.40 (highest), £73.90 (middle), and £29.20 (lowest). The Mobility component becomes £77.05 (higher) and £29.20 (lower). These amounts apply in England and Wales and line up with the UK-wide schedule for 2025 to 2026.
Carer’s Allowance Rate and Rules
Carer’s Allowance rises to £83.30 per week for those providing 35 hours or more of care, paid weekly or every four weeks depending on your setup. Only one person can claim for the same cared-for person, and overlapping benefit rules continue to apply important if you receive pension or other benefits.
Earnings Rules That Affect Carers
The earnings limit for Carer’s Allowance increases to £196 per week in 2025 to 2026, helping carers work part-time without losing entitlement. This change aligns with increases in the National Living Wage and wider cost pressures, making it easier to balance work and caring.
When the New Rates Start
Annual uprating typically applies from April each year. For 2025 to 2026, expect the new amounts from April, with the precise date depending on the benefit type and your payment cycle. Your award letter will confirm when your own payments switch to the higher rate.
How to Check Your Exact Entitlement
Match your components and levels to the new weekly figures in the official schedule, then multiply by four to estimate four-weekly payments if that’s your cycle. If you’re unsure of your component or tier, check your latest decision letter or your online account to confirm before April.
Scotland Parallel Benefit Uprating
In Scotland, devolved disability payments Adult Disability Payment and Child Disability Payment are uprated to equivalent weekly amounts for comparable components and tiers. Carer Support Payment also aligns at £83.30 per week, with an earnings limit of £196 per week to match the Carer’s Allowance threshold.
Payment Hygiene Award Letters and Timing
Watch for updated award letters around April confirming your revised amounts and the first date you’ll be paid at the new rate. If something looks incorrect, contact the relevant helpline with your National Insurance number and award details for a prompt correction.
If you care for someone 35 hours a week or more, the raised Carer’s Allowance and the increased earnings threshold together make part-time work more flexible while keeping your entitlement intact. For PIP and DLA recipients, payments remain on the usual schedule, so estimating your four-weekly income is as easy as multiplying the published weekly rate by four. In Scotland, the equivalent devolved payments mirror the same weekly amounts and thresholds, keeping parity across comparable components.
FAQs on DWP Confirms Disability Benefit Increase For 2025
When Do the New Rates Take Effect
The new disability and carer rates apply from April 2025 for the 2025 to 2026 year. Your first higher payment date depends on your benefit’s schedule and your specific payment day.
What Are the New DLA Rates
DLA Care becomes £110.40 highest, £73.90 middle, and £29.20 lowest. DLA Mobility becomes £77.05 higher and £29.20 lower for 2025 to 2026.
How Much Is Carer’s Allowance In 2025 To 2026
Carer’s Allowance is £83.30 per week, and the weekly earnings limit is £196 before deductions.
Are Scottish Disability Payments The Same Amounts
Scottish Adult Disability Payment and Child Disability Payment use equivalent component rates to PIP and DLA, and Carer Support Payment aligns with the Carer’s Allowance rate and earnings limit.
