DWP to Offer Additional £750 to Recipients of Four Key Benefits

London: Starting April 7, rates for disability benefits are going up. If you’re on certain benefits from the Department for Work and Pensions, you could see an extra £749 a month.

This increase is part of the annual adjustment for various disability benefits. The rates will rise by 1.7%, affecting Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Disability Living Allowance (DLA), Attendance Allowance, and Carer’s Allowance.

Depending on your situation, you could get between £29.20 and £187.45 more each week. That adds up to between £116.80 and £749.80 per payment period. The highest amount is for those getting the maximum for both daily living and mobility components.

Attendance Allowance helps cover extra costs if you need assistance due to a severe disability or health condition. There’s a special claim process if you’re nearing the end of life.

The enhanced rate for Attendance Allowance will increase to £110.40, while the standard mobility rates will rise to £29.20. The higher rate will also go up to £110.40.

If you’re on the highest rate, you could see your support increase by nearly £9,747 over the year. For Carer’s Allowance, weekly payments will rise from £81.90 to £83.30, which means a bit more in your pocket every month.

To qualify for Carer’s Allowance, you need to care for someone for at least 35 hours a week, and they must receive certain benefits. You don’t even have to live with them.

PIP claims usually require an assessment, which can be done in person, over the phone, or via video call. So, if you’re eligible, keep an eye out for these changes coming in April!