The Office for National Statistics (ONS) recently announced that the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation rate for August was 2.2 per cent. The next CPI figure is due to be published on Wednesday, October 16 and 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 it will determine the annual payment uprating.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will confirm the uprating for State Pension and benefits during the Autumn Budget on October 30. However, many people may not be aware that by law, disability benefits must rise each year with the CPI figure – that also includes Carer’s Allowance and any other DWP-delivered disability benefits not already mentioned.
The uprating for PIP is also expected to be applied by the Scottish Government to people living in Scotland on Adult or Child Disability Payment to avoid a two-tier benefits system.
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.
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, ADP or DLA payments of up to £753 each month.
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.