DWP to increase PIP and DLA payments - here are the new amounts
Department for Work and Pensions announces a rise in Disability Living Allowance and Personal Independence Payment rates to keep pace with rising cost of living
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced that Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Disability Living Allowance (DLA) payments will increase by 10.1% from April 2023, in line with the rate of inflation. These payments are made to people with disabilities to help them cover the extra costs associated with their condition.
How much will PIP and DLA payments increase by?
The exact amount that PIP and DLA payments will increase by will depend on the rate of the benefit that you receive. The table below shows the new weekly rates for PIP and DLA from April 2023:
| PIP | DLA |
|---|---|
| Daily living component | Care component |
| Standard rate: £97.80 | Low rate: £24.45 |
| Enhanced rate: £152.15 | Middle rate: £61.85 |
| High rate: £92.40 |
When will the increase in PIP and DLA payments be paid?
The increase in PIP and DLA payments will be paid from April 10, 2023. If you are eligible for these benefits, you do not need to do anything to claim the increase. The DWP will automatically update your payments.
Who is eligible for PIP and DLA?
PIP is a benefit for people aged 16 or over who have a long-term disability or health condition that affects their ability to carry out everyday tasks. DLA is a benefit for children under 16 who have a disability or health condition that affects their ability to care for themselves.
How to claim PIP or DLA
You can claim PIP or DLA by completing a claim form and sending it to the DWP. You can get a claim form from the GOV.UK website or by calling the DWP helpline on 0800 121 4646.
Further information
For more information about PIP and DLA, please visit the GOV.UK website or call the DWP helpline on 0800 121 4646.
