PIP and ADP Recipients Could Increase Monthly Payments by Over £630

According to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), by the end of April nearly 420,000 Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claims were under review. This figure includes around 380,000 award reviews and 40,000 claims due to changes in circumstances.

Across England and Wales, more than 3.7 million people receive PIP, while in Scotland, 476,295 individuals claim Adult Disability Payment (ADP), which has replaced PIP.

Potential for Higher Payments

Many claimants may not realize that if their health condition changes or worsens, they could qualify for higher monthly payments.

Both PIP and ADP are designed to support individuals with long-term illness, disability, or mental and physical health conditions, covering the additional costs of daily living and mobility.

Successful claims can provide between £29.20 and £187.45 per week, equal to £116.80 up to £749.80 every four weeks.

Why Payment Amounts Differ

The large gap between payment levels is due to the different combinations of the daily living and mobility components:

• A claimant receiving the enhanced rate for both components can receive the maximum £749.80 every four weeks.
• At the standard rate for both, payments are £412.40 every four weeks.
• Standard daily living is £73.90 per week (£295.60 every four weeks).
• Standard mobility is £29.20 per week (£116.80 every four weeks).

For example, someone currently on the standard mobility rate (£116.80) who reports worsening health could be reassessed for the enhanced rate of both components, increasing their award to £749.80 per four weeks — an uplift of £633. Over 2025/26, this could amount to £9,747.40 annually.

Similarly, a claimant on £412.40 (standard for both components) who successfully moves to the enhanced rate for both (£749.80) would see an increase of £337.40 per month, or £4,386 more each year.

PIP and ADP Weekly Rates (2025/26)

Component	Standard Rate	Enhanced Rate
Daily Living	£73.90	£110.40
Mobility	£29.20	£77.05

Reporting a Change for PIP

The PIP assessment process focuses on how your condition affects your ability to live independently, not the diagnosis itself. As the DWP explains, people with the same medical condition may receive different outcomes depending on the impact on daily life.

If your situation changes, your award could increase, decrease, remain the same, or even stop. You should contact the PIP enquiry line (0800 121 4433, Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm) if:

• You need more or less help with mobility or daily living.
• A health professional updates you that your condition will last longer or shorter than expected.
• Your condition worsens and you are not expected to live more than 12 months.

Reporting a Change for ADP

For Scottish claimants on Adult Disability Payment, full details on how to report a change can be accessed directly through Social Security Scotland.

Important Considerations

Before reporting a change, it’s advised to seek independent guidance, such as from the Citizens Advice Network. While an award review can increase payments, it may also result in a reduction or suspension of benefits.

PIP and ADP benefits offer essential financial support for people with disabilities, long-term illnesses, and health conditions. By reporting changes in circumstances, many claimants may qualify for higher payments, significantly boosting annual income. However, since reassessments can also lead to reduced awards, seeking professional advice before making a report is crucial.

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