Coming April 2025, individuals receiving government income support will see a 4.1% increase in their payments. This adjustment corresponds with the inflation rate recorded in the UK in September 2024.
Attendance Allowance
Higher rate: increasing from £108.55 to £110.40
Lower rate: increasing from £72.65 to £73.90
Carer’s Allowance
For those providing 35 hours or more of care each week, the allowance will rise from £81.90 to £83.30.
The New State Pension
Men born on or after April 6, 1951, and women born on or after April 6, 1953 are able to claim the New State Pension. People born before these dates are only entitled to the basic state pension payments.
Full New State Pension: £221.20 a week to £230.25 a week.
Full old basic State Pension: £169.50 a week to £176.45 a week.
Disability Living Allowance
Care component:
Highest rate: from £108.55 to £110.40
Middle rate: from £72.65 to £73.90
Lowest rate: from £28.70 to £29.20
Mobility component:
Higher rate: from £75.75 to £77.05
Lower rate: from £28.70 to £29.20
Personal Independence Payment
Daily Living Component:
Enhanced rate: from £108.55 to £110.40
Standard rate: from £72.65 to £73.90
Mobility Component:
Enhanced rate: from £75.75 to £77.05
Standard rate: from £28.70 to £29.20
Pension Credit
The standard minimum guarantee will increase to £227.10 for single people and £346.60 for couples.
For a full summary of the 2025 changes, visit the official government website at GOV.UK.
If you would like support with Attendance Allowance applications or have any related questions, the Grey Matters team can assist. Call 01628 947066 or email info@grey-matters-consultancy.com for further information.
