Personal Independence Payment and Disability Allowance are government benefits which should support individuals with long-term health problems or disabilities to meet the additional costs associated with their condition. In any case, DLA is being phased out, while PIP is a newer system that is replacing it in most cases.
PIP, DLA and ADP benefit rates
Navigating the UK landscape of disability benefits is not easy. There are three main benefits available to people with long-term health problems or disabilities: Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Disability Living Allowance (DLA) and Adults with Disability Payment (ADP). Each has its own eligibility criteria and payment structure, so it is very important to understand the differences.
The UK weekly benefit rates in PIP, DLA and ADP are as follows; For PIP, the daily component is £72.65 at the standard rate while it is at the enhanced rate. The mobility component will be paid at the standard rate of £28.70 and at the standard rate of £75.75 per enhanced rate.
Disability Daily Allowance (DLA)
DLA is a tax-free benefit which aims to support those people who need help with everyday living needs or who have mobility problems due to illness or disability. There are two parts on offer:
- Care Component: For those individuals who require assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, eating and toileting.
- Mobility component: For people with mobility difficultiesMr around indoors and outdoors.
FOR eligibility criteria
To be eligible for DLA you must meet the following conditions:
- You are below the state pension age.
- You must have a long-term physical or mental disability.
- You cannot do certain things or have difficulty with activities of daily living or movement.
- You were born before April 8, 1948 (for adults).
FOR prices
DLA rates can change, so you’ll need to check for up-to-date information. As of this writing in November 2024, the rates are as follows:
| component | Weekly rate |
| Care component (lowest) | £28.70 |
| Care component (middle) | £72.65 |
| Care component (HiMrhorse) | £108.55 |
| Mobility component (bottom) | £28.70 |
| Mobility component (higher) | £75.75 |
- Users also receive one, two or both components if a greater need for daily living and mobility is determined.
- However, DLA is still used for adults born before 8 April 1948, although it is operational and active until and unless they are reassessed.
Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
PIP replaced DLA for people over 16 and under State Pension age. PIP is designed to provide financial support to individuals who have a long-term illness or disability that seriously affects or severely limits their ability to carry out daily living and mobility.
Eligibility criteria for PIP
You are entitled to PIP if:
- You are 16 or older.
- You have a condition classified as a physical or mental health condition that can be classified as long-term.
- You have difficulty with personal daily activities or movement.
- The complaints should last at least 12 months.
PIP payment rates
Similar to DLA, PIP consists of two elements:
A component of everyday life
| component | Weekly rate |
| Daily life (standard) | £72.65 |
| Daily Life (Enhanced) | £108.55 |
| Mobility (standard) | £28.70 |
| Mobility (improved) | £75.75 |
Adult Disability Payment (ADP)
It is a relatively new benefit and has been introduced in Scotland to replace PIP when it comes to claiming benefits. This is part of the Scottish Government’s devolution process for social security rather than seeking to deliver the same amount of benefit for disabled people as achieved through PIP. Although the ADP is not currently administered by Social Security Scotland.
Eligibility requirements for Adult Disability Payment (ADP)
You must meet all of the following:
- aged between 16 and state pension age
- normally lives in Scotland.
- Believed to have a condition or illness that has lasted or is likely to last at least 12 months.
- They cannot perform daily activities or mobility activities or have serious problems with such activities.
Explanation of ADP rates
The benefit of ADP is also quite similar to PIP
Element
| component | Weekly rate |
| Daily life (standard) | £72.65 |
| Daily Life (Enhanced) | £108.55 |
| Mobility (standard) | £28.70 |
| Mobility (improved) | £75.75 |
You must have an illness or disability that prevents you from dealing with daily life or going out, etc.
