Proposed Benefit Rates for 2024/2025

Benefit Rates Set to Rise in April 2024/2025

Coming April 2024, recipients of government income will experience a 6.7% boost in their benefits. This increase aligns with the UK inflation rate recorded in September 2023.

Attendance Allowance:

• Higher rate: Increased from £101.75 to £108.55.
• Lower rate: Increased from £68.10 to £72.65​​.

Carers Allowance: Individuals providing care for over 35 hours a week will see their benefits increase from £76.75 to £81.90.

The New State Pension: For those who claimed after April 2016 (with at least 10 years of National Insurance contributions), the weekly pension will increase from £203.85 to £221.20.

Disability Living Allowance:

• Care component highest rate: Increased from £101.75 to £108.55.
• Middle rate: Increased from £68.10 to £72.65.
• Lowest rate: Increased from £26.90 to £28.70.
• Mobility component higher rate: Increased from £71.00 to £75.75.
• Lower rate: Increased from £26.90 to £28.70​​.

Personal Independence Payment::

• Daily Living Component:
  • Enhanced rate: Increased from £101.75 to £108.55.
  • Standard rate: Increased from £68.10 to £72.65​​.
• Mobility Component:
  • Enhanced rate: Increased from £71.00 to £75.75.
  • Standard rate: Increased from £26.90 to £28.70​​.

Pension Credit: Standard minimum guarantee increased to £218.15 for singles and £332.95 for couples​​.

Visit GOV.UK for a comprehensive list of 2024 proposed benefit changes.

For assistance with applying for Attendance Allowance or any other queries, the team at Grey Matters is here to help. Contact us at 01628 947066 or email at info@grey-matters-consultancy.com for more information or support.