Last Updated: 3 October 2026
Personal Independence Payment rates for 2026 to 2027 are now fully in force, with the standard and enhanced rates for both daily living and mobility increasing by around 3.8%.
The new rates took effect from 6 April 2026, rather than 8 April. PIP remains tax-free and non-means-tested, which means earnings and savings do not directly reduce the amount paid.
An important distinction for household budgeting is that PIP is normally paid every four weeks rather than monthly. This means a claimant normally receives 13 four-weekly payments over a 52-week year.
The rules also differ across the UK. PIP continues in England and Wales, while Northern Ireland operates its own PIP system. Scotland now uses Adult Disability Payment instead of PIP.
What Are the PIP Rates 2026 to 2027?
The official 2026/27 PIP rates are:
| PIP Component | 2025/26 Weekly Rate | 2026/27 Weekly Rate | Weekly Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily Living Standard | £73.90 | £76.70 | £2.80 |
| Daily Living Enhanced | £110.40 | £114.60 | £4.20 |
| Mobility Standard | £29.20 | £30.30 | £1.10 |
| Mobility Enhanced | £77.05 | £80.00 | £2.95 |
The uprating is approximately 3.8%, rather than the previously reported 5% to 6%. The largest cash increase is £4.20 a week for enhanced daily living.
Claimants who want a broader comparison with other benefits can also check the 2026/27 benefits increase breakdown.
How Much PIP Will You Receive Every Four Weeks and Each Year?
Because PIP is usually paid every four weeks, multiplying the weekly rate by four provides a more useful payment figure than calling it a monthly amount.
| PIP Rate | Weekly | Every 4 Weeks | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily Living Standard | £76.70 | £306.80 | £3,988.40 |
| Daily Living Enhanced | £114.60 | £458.40 | £5,959.20 |
| Mobility Standard | £30.30 | £121.20 | £1,575.60 |
| Mobility Enhanced | £80.00 | £320.00 | £4,160.00 |
Annual figures use 52 weeks. Actual payment dates can vary where bank holidays affect the normal schedule.
For comparison with the previous financial year, the PIP rates for 2025/26 show how each component has changed.
How Much Can You Get If You Receive Both PIP Components?
A claimant can receive one daily living rate and one mobility rate at the same time.
| Award Combination | Weekly | Every 4 Weeks | Annual | Weekly Rise From 2025/26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Daily Living + Standard Mobility | £107.00 | £428.00 | £5,564.00 | £3.90 |
| Standard Daily Living + Enhanced Mobility | £156.70 | £626.80 | £8,148.40 | £5.75 |
| Enhanced Daily Living + Standard Mobility | £144.90 | £579.60 | £7,534.80 | £5.30 |
| Enhanced Daily Living + Enhanced Mobility | £194.60 | £778.40 | £10,119.20 | £7.15 |
Someone receiving both enhanced components therefore gets £194.60 a week, not £194.90.
Their award has increased by £7.15 a week from the previous combined rate of £187.45.
How Does the PIP Points System Work in 2026?
PIP is based on the effect a health condition or disability has on everyday activities rather than simply the diagnosis. There are 12 assessed activities, consisting of 10 daily living activities and two mobility activities.
Daily living covers areas such as preparing food, eating and drinking, managing treatment, washing, dressing, communicating, interacting with other people and managing money.
Mobility covers:
- Planning And Following Journeys
- Moving Around
For each component, 8 points are normally needed for the standard rate and 12 points for the enhanced rate.
Activities must also be considered in terms of whether they can be completed safely, to an acceptable standard, repeatedly and within a reasonable time.
Conditions that fluctuate should not be judged from one particularly good or bad day. The assessment considers the effect over the relevant 12-month period, and a scoring descriptor generally needs to apply on more than 50% of days.
Who Can Claim PIP in 2026?
A new claimant will generally need to be aged at least 16 and usually under State Pension age. The condition or disability must create difficulties with daily living or mobility.
Under the required-period rules, those difficulties normally need to have existed for at least three months and be expected to continue for at least another nine months.
PIP is available whether someone works or does not work, and income and savings do not determine the rate.
People living in Scotland should normally claim Adult Disability Payment instead. People living in Northern Ireland use the separate Northern Ireland PIP process.
What Has Changed With PIP Reviews in 2026?
Payment rates are not the only significant PIP development in 2026. For most new claimants aged 25 or over, awards are now generally set for four years with a review after three years.
Where entitlement continues after that review, the following award will generally run for six years with a review after five years.
The changes also began being applied to the existing PIP caseload from 16 June 2026. Individual circumstances can still lead to different review arrangements.
The PIP award review changes for 2026 explain the review arrangements in greater detail.
There is also no single guaranteed processing time for every review. Claimants waiting for an outcome can compare the current position on PIP review decision times.
Are Further PIP Eligibility Changes Coming in 2026?
Earlier plans to introduce an additional rule requiring at least four points from one daily living activity were withdrawn. That proposed additional eligibility test is therefore not currently part of the PIP assessment.
A wider review of PIP remains underway. By September 2026, emerging recommendations were being tested, including possible changes to assessments, supporting evidence, fluctuating conditions and decision-making.
Those recommendations are not final policy. A final report is expected later in autumn 2026, meaning claimants should distinguish proposals under review from rules already in force.
What Do the Latest PIP Statistics Show?
The latest figures available by early October 2026 cover 31 July 2026. There were 4.1 million people with PIP entitlement in England and Wales, up 2% from April 2026.
Around 3.4 million were working age and 690,000 were State Pension age. Around 37% received enhanced daily living and enhanced mobility.
The most commonly recorded primary disabling-condition groups were:
| Condition Category | Share of Normal-Rules Claims |
|---|---|
| Psychiatric Disorder | 39% |
| Musculoskeletal Disease, General | 19% |
| Neurological Disease | 13% |
| Musculoskeletal Disease, Regional | 12% |
| Respiratory Disease | 4% |
These figures refer to the primary condition recorded for statistical purposes. Where a claimant has several conditions, their combined functional impact can still be considered during the assessment.
How Could PIP Interact With Universal Credit in 2026/27?
PIP and Universal Credit use different eligibility tests. Receiving PIP does not automatically mean someone qualifies for the Universal Credit health element. However, major Universal Credit health-related changes took effect from 6 April 2026.
The Limited Capability for Work and Work-Related Activity amount is £217.26 a month for many new 2026 claimants, while the higher £429.80 amount applies to certain pre-2026 claimants, severe-conditions cases and terminally ill claimants.
The wider Universal Credit benefit rates for 2026 to 2027 provide more detail on the different UC elements.
PIP itself remains non-means-tested and is not reduced because someone receives Universal Credit.
What Other Benefits and Support Can PIP Affect?
Several related benefit figures also changed for 2026/27.
| Support | 2026/27 Amount |
|---|---|
| Attendance Allowance Lower | £76.70 weekly |
| Attendance Allowance Higher | £114.60 weekly |
| Carer’s Allowance | £86.45 weekly |
| DLA Care Lowest | £30.30 weekly |
| DLA Care Middle | £76.70 weekly |
| DLA Care Highest | £114.60 weekly |
| DLA Mobility Lower | £30.30 weekly |
| DLA Mobility Higher | £80.00 weekly |
A carer may potentially qualify for Carer’s Allowance where the person they care for receives a qualifying PIP daily living award and the other eligibility rules are met. The earnings limit is £204 a week after specified deductions in 2026/27.
Receiving PIP can also mean a household is not affected by the Benefit Cap.
Depending on the award, PIP may also help with access to the Motability Scheme, a Blue Badge, disability-related travel concessions or other local support.
Enhanced mobility is normally required for Motability, while Blue Badge eligibility depends on the relevant mobility descriptors and local rules.
How Do You Make a New PIP Claim?
For new claims in England and Wales, the PIP new claims number is 0800 917 2222, open Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm.
The normal process involves giving initial personal information, completing the form about how the condition affects daily life, providing useful supporting evidence and attending an assessment if more information is required.
Forms sent by post will usually arrive within around two weeks and normally need to be returned within one month. There is no single fixed overall decision timeframe for every claim.
What Should You Do After a PIP Decision?
If the award is lower than expected or PIP is refused, a claimant can normally request a Mandatory Reconsideration within one month of the decision date. If the decision remains disputed after reconsideration, an appeal can be made to an independent tribunal.
A new PIP claim is not normally backdated to a period before the claim was made. Where entitlement is confirmed later, arrears can cover the eligible period from the claim start date. The PIP backdated payments guide explains how arrears can arise.
If someone’s needs increase or decrease after an award, they should report the change.
A change can result in an award increasing, decreasing, remaining the same or ending, so the likely effect should be understood before reporting it. More detail is available on PIP changes of circumstances and reassessments.
What Special PIP Rules Should Claimants Know About?
People nearing the end of life can use the Special Rules for End of Life where a medical professional considers they may have 12 months or less to live.
The current medical evidence form is SR1. The older DS1500 form has been replaced, so outdated instructions referring only to DS1500 should not be followed.
Someone who reaches State Pension age while already receiving PIP can usually continue receiving it if they remain eligible.
New claims after State Pension age are normally directed towards Attendance Allowance, although limited exceptions apply where PIP or Adult Disability Payment was received recently.
People still moving from older DLA arrangements may also have different transitional procedures depending on their circumstances.
Conclusion
The correct PIP rates 2026 to 2027 are £76.70 and £114.60 for daily living and £30.30 and £80.00 for mobility.
Someone receiving both enhanced components gets £194.60 a week, £778.40 every four weeks and approximately £10,119.20 over 52 weeks.
The rates have applied since 6 April 2026, but payment amounts are only one part of the current PIP picture.
Review periods have changed, Universal Credit health payments now operate under different 2026 rules and wider PIP reform remains under review rather than finalised.
Claimants should therefore distinguish confirmed payment and eligibility rules from proposals that may change later in 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions About PIP Rates 2026 to 2027
How Much Is Enhanced PIP in 2026/27?
Enhanced daily living is £114.60 a week and enhanced mobility is £80.00 a week.
How Much Is PIP Every Four Weeks in 2026?
Payments range from £121.20 for standard mobility alone to £778.40 for both enhanced components.
Is PIP Paid Monthly?
No. PIP is normally paid every four weeks, which usually produces 13 payments over a 52-week year.
When Did the 2026/27 PIP Rates Start?
The uprated PIP rates came into force on 6 April 2026.
Do Savings Affect PIP?
No. PIP is not means-tested, so the amount is not reduced because of income or savings.
Does Scotland Still Pay PIP?
No for ordinary Scottish claims. Adult Disability Payment has replaced PIP in Scotland, with the transfer of Scottish PIP cases completed by June 2025.
Is the New Four-Point PIP Rule Starting in 2026?
No. The previously proposed additional four-point rule was withdrawn. The existing points structure remains in use while the wider PIP review continues.
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