Pay boost for millions with disabilities as PIP and other DWP benefits set to rise in April
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MILLIONS of people with disabilities are in line for a boost to their income in April when PIP and other DWP benefits increase. Those who receive disability-related benefits will see the amount they receive rise by 1.7%. The boost is set to come in from April 6 and will benefit those who receive support including Personal Independence Payments (PIP) as well as Disability Living Allowance and Attendance Allowance.
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Benefits typically rise each spring to keep up with the cost of daily essentials such as food, fuel and household bills. And in October's Budget, chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed April's increase will go ahead as usual. Of course, the exact increase in your payments will depend on your individual circumstances.
We've outlined all the benefits impacted by the pay rise this year and the amounts they're set to increase by. Attendance Allowance provides support for those who have reached State Pension age and have a disability or illness that requires someone to look after them.
It's paid at two different rates. How much people receive depends on the level of care they need. Those who require frequent help or constant supervision during the day, or supervision at night, will receive the lower rate, while the higher rate is paid to those who require supervision throughout the day and night.
From April, the higher rate will increase from £108.55 a week to £110.40 a week, while the lower rate will go up from £72.65 to £73.90. PIP is a benefit for people who are under State Pension age and need day-to-day help because of a long-term illness or disability.
