Benefit rates at a glance
The current 2026/27 weekly rates for PIP, DLA for children and Attendance Allowance, all in one place.
We explain the system. We do not advise on individual cases.
Before you use this page
The amounts below are the weekly rates for the 2026/27 tax year. Benefit rates usually change each April, so always confirm the current figure on the official source before relying on it: GOV.UK benefit and pension rates.
This page shows what the rates are. It does not tell anyone which rate they will get — that is decided by the DWP based on how a condition affects the person.
PIP — Personal Independence Payment
| Rate | Per week (2026/27) |
|---|---|
| Daily living — standard | £76.70 |
| Daily living — enhanced | £114.60 |
| Mobility — standard | £30.30 |
| Mobility — enhanced | £80.00 |
PIP has a daily living component and a mobility component. A person may get one, both, or neither. See PIP rates and payments.
DLA for children
| Rate | Per week (2026/27) |
|---|---|
| Care — highest | £114.60 |
| Care — middle | £76.70 |
| Care — lowest | £30.30 |
| Mobility — higher | £80.00 |
| Mobility — lower | £30.30 |
DLA for children has a care component (three rates) and a mobility component (two rates). See DLA care rates.
Attendance Allowance
| Rate | Per week (2026/27) |
|---|---|
| Higher rate (help day and night, or terminal illness) | £114.60 |
| Lower rate (help by day or by night) | £76.70 |
Attendance Allowance has two rates and no mobility component. See Attendance Allowance lower and higher rate.
Official source
For the current official figures, always check GOV.UK — Benefit and pension rates 2026 to 2027.
Carer’s Allowance
Carer’s Allowance is paid at £86.45 a week in 2026/27. There is an earnings limit of £204 a week (after allowable deductions). Carer’s Allowance is a benefit for some carers — it is not a disability benefit. Read more about Carer’s Allowance.
Last checked: June 2026.
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Last reviewed: June 2026. We review this website regularly. Benefit rules and amounts can change — for current forms, deadlines and rates, always check GOV.UK. See how we keep this up to date.