Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One app.

Start reading

Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles. One news app.

Start reading

Manchester Evening News

National

Aaron Curran & Kieran Isgin & Linda Howard

These are the new PIP and DLA rates as payments rise this month

United Kingdom Council Tax Reduction

People who are receiving benefits will see a rise in PIP and DLA payments as weekly rates change this month.

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is benefit provided for over 16s and those under state pension age who need help covering their listing costs due to a physical or learning disability, long-term illness or mental health condition. Currently, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) can provide between £23.70 and £152.15 a week to help with additional costs - usually, this is paid into the claimants bank account every four weeks.

But, an increase of 3.1 per cent has now been confirmed by the government which will apply to the majority of benefits, including PIP and Disability Living Allowance (DLA) in the coming week. It means someone receiving the highest rates for DLA and PIP will see their regular payment rise from £608.60 to £627.60.

Read more:

The rate changes will come into effect on April 11 - to help you figure out how your benefit may change, we have compiled the PIP and DLA payment rate changes for 2022 to 2023 including the increased amount, the Liverpool Echo reports.

Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

Daily Living Component

Enhanced rate: £92.40 (from £89.60)
Standard rate: £61.85 (from £60.00)

Mobility Component

Enhanced rate: £64.50 (from £62.55)
Standard rate: £24.45 (from £23.70)

Disability Living Allowance (DLA)

Care Component

Highest: £92.40 (from £89.60)
Middle: £61.85 (from £60.00)
Lowest: £24.45 (from £23.70)

Mobility component

Higher: £64.50 (from £62.55)
Lower: £24.45 (from £23.70)

Both PIP and DLA are paid every four weeks into a claimants bank account wich means the new rates will see claimants receive between £97.80 and £627.60 each day period. This increase is equivalent to between £1,271.40 and £8,158.80 in extra financial support for PIP and DLA claimants during the 2022/23 financial year. - based on the weekly increase.

Other benefits and discounts PIP claimants can access

Here is a brief overview of the additional benefits, reductions and discounts PIP claimants may also be able to claim. Full details are available on GOV.UK here.

Benefit top-ups

You may get a top-up, called a premium, on the following benefits if you receive PIP:

Housing Benefit
Jobseeker’s Allowance
Income Support
Working Tax Credit
Employment and Support Allowance - only if you get the PIP daily living component
Pension Credit - only if you get the PIP daily living component

How to apply

Your first point of contact should be the office in charge of your benefits - tell them you're getting PIP and ask what other help you are entitled to. You may need to send over a copy of your PIP award letter, they should also inform you of how much extra you will get.

Getting a disability premium should not reduce your PIP or any other benefit, therefore, it is always best to ask the DWP what extras you are entitled to and apply for them.

Council Tax discounts

If you receive either the daily living or mobility aspect of PIP, you may be entitled to a discount on your Council Tax Bill. It is difficult to determine how much of a discount you will receive based on your PIP but your local council should be able to tell you.

How to apply

To get your Council Tax discount, contact your local council and tell them you’re getting PIP. You may need to send them a copy of your PIP award letter.

If you claim PIP for a child

If your child is getting PIP, is aged between 16 and 20 and is still in education or training, your Housing Benefit may increase. You may also get money off your Council Tax bill which your local council should be able to inform you of.

How to apply

To check if you can get this help, contact the office in charge of your Housing Benefit and your local council and tell them your child is getting PIP. They will also be able to tell you how much the increase or discount will be.

Travel support

When you get your PIP award letter, you can apply for several methods of travel assistance.

Disabled Person’s Railcard (£20 for one-year membership)

This offers up to a third off most rail fares across the UK.

Blue Badge

A Blue Badge holder travelling either as a driver or passenger can park for free in disabled parking bays and may be exempt from other parking restrictions.

Vehicle Tax Exemption

If you get the standard PIP mobility rate, you are also eligible for a vehicle tax discount of 50% - the vehicle must be registered in your name or that of your designated driver.

If you get the enhanced PIP mobility rate, you are eligible for a vehicle tax discount of 100%.

Motability Scheme

You may also be able to use the Motability scheme if you get the enhanced PIP mobility rate.

The Motability Scheme enables people to get mobile by exchanging their mobility allowance to lease a new car, Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle, scooter or powered wheelchair.

Check you are claiming all the benefits you’re entitled to

It is always a good idea to check that you’re claiming all the benefits you’re entitled to. These calculators are free to use, anonymous, and have replaced the Benefits Adviser service.

Online benefits calculators

These provides a free and impartial assessment of entitlement to a range of benefits such as Universal Credit, crisis grants and support payments.

Turn2us - for information on PIP, income-related benefits, tax credits, Council Tax Reduction, Carer’s Allowance, Universal Credit and how your benefits will be affected if you start work or change your working hours.

Policy in Practice - for information on PIP, income-related benefits, tax credits, contribution-based benefits, Council Tax Reduction, Carer’s Allowance, Universal Credit, how these are calculated and how your benefits will be affected if you start work or change your working hours.

entitledto - for information on PIP, income-related benefits, tax credits, contribution-based benefits, Council Tax Reduction, Carer’s Allowance, Universal Credit and how your benefits will be affected if you start work.