From Monday, April 7, 2025, millions of people receiving Personal Independence Payment (PIP) will see a small increase in their benefit payments. This is due to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) applying its new rates for the new tax year. While benefit rate updates officially begin every April 6, changes have come into effect today—the first working day of the new tax year.
PIP is an important support payment for people who need help with daily activities or mobility due to illness, disability, or mental health conditions. Here’s a full breakdown of what’s changed and how much more you can now get.
What Is PIP?
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a UK benefit designed for adults of working age who need help with:
- Daily living tasks (like washing, cooking, or managing money)
- Mobility issues (like moving around or going out)
- PIP has two parts:
- Daily Living Component
- Mobility Component
- Depending on your condition, you can receive one or both.
Why Have PIP Payments Increased?
Each year, the DWP increases benefit payments in line with inflation. The rate of inflation used is from September of the previous year. In September 2024, inflation was 1.7% according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
That means all DWP benefit payments, including PIP, have now gone up by 1.7% from April 2025.
New PIP Rates from April 2025
Here’s how much you will now receive under the updated DWP rates:
- Daily Living Component
- Lower rate: £72.65 → £73.90
- Higher rate: £108.55 → £110.40
- Mobility Component
- Lower rate: £28.70 → £29.20
- Higher rate: £75.75 → £77.05
So, if you’re receiving both higher rates, your total weekly PIP payment could now be £187.45.
Is PIP Being Affected by the New Welfare Reforms?
Despite other changes being planned in the UK welfare system, Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall confirmed in the House of Commons that:
- PIP will not be frozen
- PIP will not be means-tested
- PIP will remain non-means-tested, so your income or job status will not affect your eligibility
- PIP will continue to support disabled individuals and those with health conditions, whether they work or not.
Big Changes Ahead in Benefits System
According to the Green Paper recently published, reforms to the wider benefits system are expected to save £5 billion by 2030. But PIP will continue as an “important support” for many people across the UK.
From April 7, 2025, PIP recipients will get more money, thanks to the 1.7% increase in line with inflation. This small rise will help people facing higher living costs, especially those managing long-term illnesses or disabilities. PIP will remain a non-means-tested benefit, which means many people can still claim it regardless of their job or income. If you receive PIP, you don’t need to apply again—the updated amount will automatically reflect in your next payment.
FAQ’s
When did the new PIP rates come into effect?
The new PIP rates came into effect on Monday, April 7, 2025—the first working day of the new tax year.
How much has the PIP payment increased in 2025?
PIP payments have increased by 1.7%. For example, the higher rate daily living component rose from £108.55 to £110.40.
Will PIP be means-tested in the future?
No, according to the DWP Green Paper and Liz Kendall, PIP will remain a non-means-tested benefit.
Do I need to reapply to get the new PIP rate?
No, if you are already receiving PIP, your payment will automatically adjust to the new rate.
Why do PIP rates increase every year?
PIP and other DWP benefits rise every April based on the previous September’s inflation rate. For 2025, the increase is 1.7%.
