People on PIP or ADP could be due up to £753 each month from next April

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) announced last month that Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation rose to 2.2 per cent in July, up from 2.0 per cent in June. This figure is one that millions of people claiming disability benefits such as Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Attendance Allowance and Disability Living Allowance (DLA) should start watching as the September inflation rate will determine the annual payment uprating.

That figure is due to be published in mid-October and the State Pension and benefits uprating for the 2025/26 financial year will be confirmed by Chancellor Rachel Reeves during the Autumn Budget on October 30. The uprating for PIP is also expected to be applied to people in Scotland on Adult or Child Disability Payment to avoid a two-tier benefits system.

Benefits increased by 6.7 per cent in April this year, but look set for a smaller uplift for the 2025/26 financial year. However, even an uprating of 2.2 per cent would give those on PIP, Adult Disability Payment or DLA payments of up to £753 each month.

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The first thing that needs to be understood is that this figure is based on the July CPI - the September CPI is the one that counts and that number could go up or down.

The second thing to be aware of is that by law, disability benefits must rise each year with the CPI figure. That also includes Carer’s Allowance and any other disability benefits not already mentioned.

A successful claim for PIP or ADP is currently worth between £28.70 and £184.30 each week in additional financial support and as the benefit is paid every four weeks - resulting in 13 payments over the course of a year instead of 12 - this amounts to between £114.80 and £737.20 every payment period.

Weekly component rate predictions for 2025/26

An uprating of 2.2 per cent would see people on disability benefits receive between £29.35 and £188.35 each week, some £117.40 or £753.40 every four-week pay period.

It's important to be aware the highest figure of £753.40 is based on someone in receipt of the highest award for both the daily living and mobility components. Attendance Allowance does not include a mobility component.

PIP, Adult Disability Payment, Child Disability Payment and DLA

Estimated weekly rates are shown for all benefits, most are paid every four weeks so to calculate your own uplift simply look for your award rate and multiply by four.

Daily living

  • Lower care award (CDP, DLA only): £29.35 (from £28.70)

  • Standard: £74.25 (from £72.65)

  • Enhanced: £110.95 (from £108.55)

Mobility

  • Standard: £29.35 (from £28.70)

  • Enhanced: £77.40 (from £75.75)

Attendance Allowance

  • Lower rate: £74.25 (from £72.65)

  • Higher rate: £110.95 (from £108.55)

Carer's Allowance

  • Weekly payment rate: £83.70 (from £81.90)

  • Four-week pay period: £334.80 £from £327.60)

Just remember, these are predictions based on the current CPI figure, but they could help more people on disability benefits understand how the DWP annual uprating is calculated.

The annual uprating will be confirmed during the Autumn Budget on October 30. The Scottish Government will confirm the uprating for devolved benefits before the end of the year.