PIP rates for 2027/28 have not yet been confirmed. They are expected to be announced in the autumn 2026 uprating statement and would take effect from April 2027. Current confirmed rates and how PIP works are set out below.
Last reviewed: September 2026. 2027/28 PIP rates are not yet confirmed — DWP typically announces the following year’s rates in the autumn, based on the September CPI figure, and they take effect the following April. This page will be updated once the 2027/28 rates are confirmed.
PIP Rates — Current (2026/27, from 6 April 2026)
| Component | Rate | Weekly amount (2026/27) | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily Living | Standard | £76.70 | £3,988 |
| Daily Living | Enhanced | £114.60 | £5,959 |
| Mobility | Standard | £30.30 | £1,576 |
| Mobility | Enhanced | £80.00 | £4,160 |
2027/28 rates to be confirmed in the autumn 2026 uprating announcement — treat any figures quoted for 2027/28 elsewhere as provisional until DWP confirms them.
PIP Rate History
| Year | Daily Living (standard) | Daily Living (enhanced) | Mobility (standard) | Mobility (enhanced) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022/23 | £61.85 | £92.40 | £24.45 | £64.50 |
| 2023/24 | £68.10 | £101.75 | £26.90 | £71.00 |
| 2024/25 | £72.65 | £108.55 | £28.70 | £75.75 |
| 2025/26 | £72.65 | £108.55 | £28.70 | £75.75 |
| 2026/27 | £76.70 | £114.60 | £30.30 | £80.00 |
| 2027/28 | TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC |
Note: 2024/25 rates were unchanged in 2025/26 due to low CPI; 2026/27 rates rose by 3.8% in line with September 2025 CPI. 2027/28 rates will depend on September 2026 CPI, confirmed by DWP in autumn 2026.
Maximum PIP Award — 2026/27
| Component | Maximum |
|---|---|
| Daily Living (enhanced) | £114.60/week |
| Mobility (enhanced) | £80.00/week |
| Total maximum | £194.60/week (£10,119/year) |
PIP Points — How the Assessment Works
Daily Living Activities (10 activities, scored 0–12 each)
| Activity | Points (0–12) |
|---|---|
| 1. Preparing food | 0–12 |
| 2. Eating and drinking | 0–12 |
| 3. Managing treatments | 0–12 |
| 4. Washing and bathing | 0–12 |
| 5. Managing toilet needs | 0–12 |
| 6. Dressing and undressing | 0–12 |
| 7. Communicating verbally | 0–12 |
| 8. Reading and understanding signs | 0–12 |
| 9. Engaging with people face-to-face | 0–12 |
| 10. Making budgeting decisions | 0–12 |
Total 8–11 = standard; 12+ = enhanced
Mobility Activities (2 activities)
| Activity | Points (0–12) |
|---|---|
| 1. Planning and following a journey | 0–12 |
| 2. Moving around | 0–12 |
Total 8–11 = standard; 12+ = enhanced
Other Benefits PIP Can Unlock
| Benefit | PIP trigger |
|---|---|
| Blue Badge | Enhanced mobility, or certain daily living descriptors |
| Motability scheme | Enhanced mobility component |
| Disability premium in UC/ESA | Any PIP award |
| Severe disability premium | Enhanced daily living (living alone) |
| Free road tax (Vehicle Excise Duty) | Enhanced mobility |
| Carer’s Allowance for your carer | If you receive enhanced daily living |
How to Apply for PIP
PIP applications are made to the DWP (Department for Work and Pensions):
- Start your claim by phone: 0800 917 2222 (Monday–Friday, 8am–6pm). They will take your details and send you a form called PIP2 (“How your disability affects you”).
- Complete the PIP2 form carefully — describe how your condition affects you on your worst days, not your best days. The form asks about each of the daily living and mobility activities scored in the assessment.
- Submit medical evidence — GP letters, specialist reports, hospital correspondence. You can attach these to your form.
- Attend the assessment (if required) — usually with a health professional from Capita or Atos, either by phone/video or in person.
- Receive the decision — DWP usually decides within 4 weeks of the assessment.
Mandatory Reconsideration and Appeal
If you are refused PIP or awarded a lower rate than expected:
| Step | Timeline | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Mandatory Reconsideration | Within 1 month of decision | Request DWP review in writing — explain why the decision is wrong |
| Tribunal Appeal | After Mandatory Reconsideration | Free appeal to Social Security and Child Support Tribunal |
| Continue receiving benefit | During appeal | You can stay on your current award during the appeal process |
Around two-thirds of PIP decisions that reach tribunal are overturned in favour of the claimant, though the exact rate moves year to year — check current tribunal statistics for the latest figure. Providing detailed written evidence — particularly from treating clinicians — significantly improves success rates.
PIP Review Process
PIP awards are not permanent. DWP issues reviews periodically (typically every 2–10 years depending on the award). When a review is due, you receive a letter and must complete a new PIP2 form. Your award continues at the current rate until the review is decided.