PIP claimants could boost monthly payments by up to £657 - check if you are eligible

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Support needs can change over time, and many people who receive PIP may not be aware they could now be eligible for financial assistance through another component, or at a higher…

People receiving one component of the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) at the standard rate could boost the amount of support they receive from the Government by as much as £657.20 if their circumstances change. PIP is a benefit paid out by the DWP that can help with extra living costs if you have both a long-term physical or mental health condition or disability, and difficulty doing certain everyday tasks or getting around because of your condition. It comes in two parts, daily living and mobility, with the former based on whether you're able to do a range of household tasks like washing and cooking, and the latter based on your mobility and travel requirements.

The latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), which administers the support, show that as of July 31 there were 4.1million people across England and Wales claiming PIP. In the quarter ending July 2026 the figures also show there were 40,000 changes of circumstance reported and 38,000 cleared.

Support needs can change over time, and many people who receive PIP may not be aware they could now be eligible for financial assistance through another component, or at a higher rate. A successful claim for PIP can be worth between £30.30 and £194.60 each week, amounting to £121.20 or £778.40 every four-week pay period, respectively.

That's due to the fact that the two components of PIP have both a standard and an enhanced rate. For example, you may have been granted entitlement only to the standard rate of the daily living component - £76.70 per week, £306.80 every four weeks or the standard rate of the mobility component, which amounts to £30.30 per week, £121.20 every four weeks.

If you were to be awarded the standard rate of both it works out to £428.00 every four-week period, and for the higher rate of both it comes to £778.40 every four-week pay period.

Someone who is currently receiving standard rate of the mobility component (£121.20 every four weeks), with a change in their…

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