PIP Changes 2026: What You Need to Know (Latest Updates)
By the RightfulUK team • • 4 min read • Reviewed for accuracy
PIP rules and rates change regularly. If you're claiming or about to claim, you need to know what's changed in 2026 and what might be coming.
Here's everything you need to know about PIP changes this year.
PIP Rate Increases April 2026
PIP rates are reviewed every April. The 2025/26 rates saw increases across all bands:
Daily Living: - Standard: £72.65/week - Enhanced: £108.55/week
Mobility: - Standard: £28.70/week - Enhanced: £75.75/week
April 2026 rates are expected to rise again in line with inflation (based on the September 2025 CPI figure). If you're already receiving PIP, your payments increase automatically.
Assessment Process Updates
Several changes to the assessment process have been introduced or proposed:
- More telephone and video assessments — Face-to-face assessments are no longer the default. You can request your preferred format. - Recording of assessments — You have the right to audio record your assessment. Always do this. - Assessment reports — You can request a copy of your assessment report. Always do this too.
The quality of assessments remains a concern, with significant numbers of decisions being overturned at tribunal.
Proposed Reforms
The government has proposed several changes to PIP:
- Potential changes to the assessment criteria - Discussion of one-off payments instead of regular support for some conditions - Possible changes to how mobility is assessed - Reviews of the Mandatory Reconsideration process
What this means for you: If you're thinking of claiming, do it NOW. Current rules are generally favourable, and any future changes could make it harder. If you're already receiving PIP, your award is protected until your review date.
Tribunal Success Rates
The latest figures show tribunal success rates remain high:
- 73% of PIP appeals succeed at tribunal - This figure has been consistent for years - It proves the DWP regularly gets decisions wrong
If you've been denied PIP or given too few points, the statistics strongly support challenging the decision.
What Should You Do?
1. If you haven't claimed yet — Apply now. Don't wait for potential changes. 2. If you've been denied — Appeal. The success rate proves most denials are wrong. 3. If your review is coming up — Prepare thoroughly. Gather fresh evidence. 4. If you're receiving PIP — Check you're getting the right amount. Many people are underscored.
Stay informed, and don't let changes scare you off. You have a right to this support.
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Related Tools & Guides
- Free PIP Eligibility Checker — estimate your likely points
- Mandatory Reconsideration Letter Builder — challenge the DWP decision
- Tribunal Preparation Tool — practice panel questions
- PIP Condition Guides — descriptors for your condition