Updated PIP monthly payment rates from April 2026 are expected to rise in line with a 3.8% uprating, creating eight different award combinations across the Daily Living and Mobility components. These new figures apply from the start of the 2026/27 financial year and are based on the standard and enhanced weekly rates being combined and converted into four-weekly totals.
How PIP is Structured
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is made up of two separate components: Daily Living and Mobility. Each component can be paid at either the standard or enhanced rate, depending on how a health condition or disability affects everyday activities and ability to move around. This creates four basic rates, which then combine into eight possible award types depending on whether you receive one or both components.
Weekly and Monthly Rates from April 2026
From April 2026, the highest combined rate for people on enhanced Daily Living and enhanced Mobility is forecast to rise from around £187.45 per week to about £194.55 per week, reflecting a 3.8% uprating linked to inflation. This works out at approximately £778.20 every four weeks, which is often referred to as a “monthly” PIP payment even though payments are technically made every four weeks. Standard component rates are also expected to increase, lifting the base amounts for people on lower or mixed awards.
Approximate Four-Weekly PIP Amounts from April 2026
| Award Type | Approx. Four-Weekly Amount (£) |
|---|---|
| Standard Daily Living only | 306.80 |
| Enhanced Daily Living only | 458.40 |
| Standard Mobility only | 121.20 |
| Enhanced Mobility only | 319.80 |
| Standard Daily Living + Standard Mobility | 428.00 |
| Enhanced Daily Living + Enhanced Mobility | 778.20 |
| Standard Daily Living + Enhanced Mobility | 626.60 |
| Enhanced Daily Living + Standard Mobility | 579.60 |
All 8 Award Types Explained
Claimants who qualify only for Daily Living will receive either the standard rate of around £76.70 per week or the enhanced rate of about £114.60 per week. Those who qualify only for Mobility will receive either the standard rate of about £30.30 per week or the enhanced rate of roughly £79.95 per week. When both components are awarded, the two weekly rates are added together to produce the four further combinations covering standard and enhanced levels across both components.
Uprating, Reforms and Existing Claims
The uprating due in April 2026 follows the government’s policy of increasing PIP in line with inflation, using the previous September’s CPI figure. At the same time, consultations on potential PIP assessment and eligibility reforms are ongoing, but these mainly focus on who qualifies rather than reducing payment levels for current claimants. Most people already receiving PIP should have their award automatically uprated from April 2026 without needing to reapply, unless they are undergoing a scheduled review or reporting a change of circumstances.
What Claimants Should Do Next
Current PIP claimants do not need to make a new application to receive the April 2026 increases, as the DWP applies uprating automatically. However, it is important to read future DWP letters carefully, as they will confirm your updated weekly and four-weekly payment amounts once the official Up-rating Order and 2026/27 benefit rate tables are published. New claimants from April 2026 will also be paid using the updated rates, even if assessment rules change.
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FAQs
When do the new PIP rates start?
The updated PIP rates apply from the start of the 2026/27 financial year, with the new amounts showing in payments made from April 2026 onward.
Will current PIP claimants lose money in 2026?
No, current claimants are expected to see their PIP payments increase in line with inflation. However, some people could be affected later if eligibility rules change following a review or reassessment.
Are these monthly figures exact?
The figures shown are rounded four-weekly estimates based on current uprating forecasts. The exact weekly and four-weekly PIP rates will be confirmed in the official DWP Up-rating Order and published on GOV.UK closer to April 2026.
