Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claimants could be owed more money if their health condition has changed
Claimants of the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) could be missing out on additional funds if their condition has worsened. If your health condition or disability has deteriorated and you now require more assistance with daily living or mobility, you may be eligible for a higher rate of PIP.
This could translate to hundreds of pounds extra each month, with payments potentially increasing by as much as £633 every four weeks. PIP is intended to assist individuals with disabilities, long-term illnesses, or physical or mental health conditions manage the additional costs of daily living or mobility.
The amount paid varies depending on which components a person qualifies for and at what rate.
How much is PIP worth?
A successful PIP claim can range from £29.20 to £187.45 per week, equating to between £116.80 and £749.80 over a four-week payment period, reports the Express.
The varying payment levels are due to the different combinations of daily living and mobility awards available. If someone receives the standard rate for both components, they are paid £412.40 every four weeks.
If they meet the criteria for the enhanced rate of both components, the payment increases to £749.80 every four weeks.
Some claimants will only receive one component – such as £73.90 per week (£295.60 every four weeks) for the standard daily living element, or £29.20 per week (£116.80 every four weeks) for the standard mobility element.
How can these payments increase?
A claimant currently receiving the standard mobility rate (£116.80 every four weeks) could see a significant increase in their award if their condition worsens and they are reassessed. They could potentially be awarded the enhanced rate for both daily living and mobility, raising their award to £749.80 every four weeks – an increase of £633. Over the course of a year, this would amount to £9,747.40 in support for 2025/26.
PIP rates for 2025/26
Daily living component
- Standard £73.90
- Enhanced £110.40
Mobility component
- Standard £29.20
- Enhanced £77.05
How to claim
If you require assistance, you can request for someone to be added to your call, or ask someone else to make the call on your behalf – but you’ll need to be present when they call. The PIP enquiry line can be contacted by telephone on 0800 121 4433 or textphone on 0800 121 4493.
However, it’s important to note that reporting a change in circumstances to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) does not automatically guarantee a higher award. Assessments consider how each condition affects the individual, and no two cases are identical. It’s advisable to seek advice from charities, such as Citizens Advice, before making any changes.
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