Get Ready for DWP £790 Payment Increase in April 2025 – Check When and How to Get It

From April 2025, a very important financial support payment for many Britons is going to increase, up from £790 until now. The increase will bring relief to thousands of people struggling with difficult working and life circumstances.

The growth, which is a part of the annual benefits growth technique, is certainly one of the biggest increases for this specific charge in the latest years. It is especially crucial for the ones feeling financial pressure, as this modification comes at a time when family prices are growing.

Which payment is going to increase?

The £790 price relates to the Enhanced Daily Living element of the Personal Independence Payment (PIP), a vital incapacity benefit. This fee is given to people whose day-by-day sports are laid low with their fitness or physical circumstance. The price is presently £101.75 per week, which works out to around £5,291 annually.

From April 2025, the payment of this Enhanced Daily Living Component will increase to £108.75 per week, which works out to around £5,655 annually. This means the recipient will get a £7 per week increase, which will be an additional £364 annually. This increase is 6.9%, which is higher than the normal benefit increase. Usually, benefits increase based on the CPI (Consumer Price Index) in the month of September, which was 3.2% this time.

In addition, the Enhanced Mobility component of PIP, which provides support to people with problems walking due to a physical condition, will also increase. Currently it is £71.00 per week, which works out to around £3,692 annually. It will now rise to £75.90 per week, or £3,947 annually, an increase of £4.90 per week and £255 per year.

Who will get the benefit, and how will it be distributed?

The increase will affect all existing and new PIP recipients who are eligible for the Enhanced Daily Living Rate, with or without a mobility component. According to DWP figures, the increase will affect around 1.4 million people, of whom around 850,000 are receiving the Enhanced Mobility Component.

People with mental health conditions, neurological conditions (such as multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease), musculoskeletal conditions, and learning difficulties will benefit the most from these benefits.

The increased amount will benefit those in areas of Wales, the north of England, and Scotland, where disability rates are high. The increase is being seen most heavily in the 45-65-year-old age group, although PIP is available to all eligible people aged 16 and over.

Increased payment process and timelines

The increased payment amount will be effective from 7 April 2025. Existing PIP recipients will not need to make any new applications or contact the DWP. The increase will be applied automatically, and the first regular payment will come with the increased amount from April 7 onwards. Some recipients may receive this increase in mid-April, while others may receive it in the first week of May.

For new PIP claims that are approved after 7 April, they will automatically receive this new increased rate. The DWP will not send individual notifications about this increase, but it will appear in regular payment statements.

Rising costs and disability expenses

This increase takes into account the fact that people with a disability generally face additional expenses, which have increased in recent years due to increased inflation.

According to disability charity Scope, disabled people on average incur around £975 in extra monthly expenses, including specialist equipment, higher energy consumption for medical equipment, transport costs, and care services. In light of these rising costs, the increased amount of PIP is an important response to the additional expenses, particularly those related to disability.

While this increase provides some relief against inflation, it is still around 4% lower in true value than in 2019, when measured against the typical costs of people with a disability.

Additional support schemes

Alongside the PIP increase, a number of other support schemes are also being developed, such as the new assessment process for PIP under the Health and Disability White Paper, which will see faster decisions for those applying. In addition, there has been an increase in local authority deli facilities grants, which will help with home adaptations.

Responses

Disability Rights UK welcomed the increase, saying it was a necessary step but only a realignment against the real rise in inflation over the last few years. Mental health charities particularly welcomed the increase, as people affected by disability often face “invisible expenses” that have not previously been recognized.

What information is important for recipients?

People receiving the Enhanced Daily Living component of PIP or thinking of applying for it should note the following information:

• No action required: Existing recipients will automatically receive this increase.
• Payment date: There will be no change to the payment date, but the increased amount will be reflected in the first payment after 7 April.
• Bank account verification: PIP recipients must ensure the DWP has their correct bank account details.

This increase is an important step in providing relief to millions of people affected by disability and could also be a catalyst for reform of the system of disability benefits in the future.

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