PIP Rates 2025: Guide to PIP Rates in the UK

If you or a loved one is living with a disability or long-term health condition, understanding the latest PIP rates 2025 is crucial.

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a non-means-tested benefit provided by the UK government to support individuals with daily living tasks or mobility needs.

In this detailed guide, we’ll break down the PIP rates for 2025/2026, how much they’ve increased, who is eligible, and how to apply.

We’ll also share trusted government resources and helpful tools like our VAT Calculator and Listen to Taxman Calculator to assist with your financial planning.

What Is Personal Independence Payment (PIP)?

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit designed to help individuals aged 16 or over (but under State Pension age) who have a long-term health condition or disability. It is administered by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

PIP is divided into two main components:

• Daily Living Component: For those who need help with everyday tasks (e.g. dressing, cooking, taking medication).
  
• Mobility Component: For those who need assistance with moving around.
  

Each component has two payment levels:

• Standard Rate
  
• Enhanced Rate
  

Depending on your assessment, you may be eligible for one or both components.

PIP Rates 2025: Latest Weekly and Monthly Amounts

As of 7 April 2025, PIP rates increased by 1.7%, in line with inflation. Below are the current PIP rates 2025 for each component:

PIP Component	Weekly Rate	Four-Weekly Rate
Daily Living – Standard	£73.90	£295.60
Daily Living – Enhanced	£110.40	£441.60
Mobility – Standard	£29.20	£116.80
Mobility – Enhanced	£77.05	£308.20

Combined Component Examples:

• Enhanced Daily Living + Enhanced Mobility: £187.45/week or £749.80 every four weeks
  
• Standard Daily Living + Enhanced Mobility: £150.95/week or £603.80 every four weeks
  
• Enhanced Daily Living + Standard Mobility: £139.60/week or £558.40 every four weeks
  
• Standard Daily Living + Standard Mobility: £103.10/week or £412.40 every four weeks
  

For the full breakdown, visit gov.uk’s PIP rates page.

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How Much Have PIP Rates Increased in 2025?

With a 1.7% increase applied across most benefits, the new PIP rates 2025 show the following changes:

Component	2024/25	2025/26	Increase
Enhanced Daily Living	£108.55	£110.40	£1.85
Standard Daily Living	£72.65	£73.90	£1.25
Enhanced Mobility	£75.75	£77.05	£1.30
Standard Mobility	£28.70	£29.20	£0.50

That’s a £3.15 weekly increase if you qualify for both enhanced components — totalling £163.80 more per year.

You could now receive between £29.20 and £187.45 per week, depending on the component(s) and rate(s) you qualify for.

Who Is Eligible for PIP in 2025?

To claim PIP in 2025, you must meet the following criteria:

• Be aged 16 or over, but under State Pension age
  
• Have a physical or mental health condition that affects your daily life or mobility
  
• Expect the condition to last for at least 9 months
  
• Have experienced these difficulties for at least 3 months
  
• Be living in England, Wales, or Northern Ireland (Scotland has a different system)
  

If you’re terminally ill, you’ll automatically qualify for the enhanced rate of the daily living component, and your claim will be fast-tracked.

For full eligibility details, refer to the UK Government’s PIP guide.

How to Apply for PIP in 2025

Here are the steps to claim PIP:

1. Call DWP: Phone 0800 917 2222 to start your application. You can have someone help, but you must be present during the call.
   
2. Receive the Form: You’ll get a ‘How Your Disability Affects You’ form to fill in.
   
3. Assessment: After returning the form, you may be invited to an in-person, phone, or video assessment by a healthcare professional.
   
4. Decision Letter: Based on your answers and assessment, DWP will assign you a score and determine your eligibility and payment level.
   

The decision letter will confirm your weekly amount and how long you’ll receive it before re-assessment.

PIP and the Benefit Cap

The Benefit Cap limits the total amount you can receive in certain benefits. However, PIP is exempt from this cap, meaning it won’t reduce your entitlement, even if you receive other benefits.

Learn more about the Benefit Cap and exemptions on the official GOV.UK page.

PIP in Scotland: Adult Disability Payment

If you live in Scotland, PIP is being replaced by the Adult Disability Payment. The rates are similar and have also increased by 1.7% for 2025/2026.

Component	Enhanced Rate	Standard Rate
Daily Living	£110.40	£73.90
Mobility	£77.05	£29.20

For more on Scotland’s disability benefits, check the mygov.scot site.

Other Disability Benefit Increases in 2025

Several disability-related benefits have also increased by 1.7%:

Attendance Allowance (for those above State Pension age):

• Higher rate: £110.40/week
  
• Lower rate: £73.90/week
  

Disability Living Allowance (DLA) & Child Disability Payment:

• Care Component: £110.40 (highest), £73.90 (middle), £29.20 (lowest)
  
• Mobility Component: £77.05 (higher), £29.20 (lower)
  

Helpful Tools for Your Tax & Benefit Planning

Understanding PIP rates 2025 is just one part of managing your finances. At taxcalculatorsuk.co.uk, we offer free calculators to simplify your tax responsibilities:

• 🎧 Use the Listen to Taxman Calculator to estimate your take-home pay based on the latest tax bands.
  

Whether you’re planning a budget or exploring your benefit options, these tools can help you stay informed and in control.

Final Thoughts

The new PIP rates 2025 offer modest but welcome increases for people managing a disability or health condition. With weekly payments now ranging up to £187.45, understanding what you’re entitled to and how to apply can make a big difference in your day-to-day life.

If you’re unsure about eligibility or how PIP fits into your wider financial planning, consider consulting a tax adviser or benefit specialist.