From April 2023, many of the DWP and Social Security Scotland Payments will increase by 10.1%.
The Scottish Child Payment will remain at the increased level of £25 per child per week, however, all other social security benefits under the control of the Scottish government will be increased by 10.1% in April.
Some of the key changes to disability and carer benefits include:
ATTENDANCE ALLOWANCE
Higher rate Increased by £9.35 to £101.75
Lower rate Increased by £6.25 £68.10
CARER’S ALLOWANCE
Increased by £7.05 to £76.75
DISABILITY LIVING ALLOWANCE/CHILD DISABILITY PAYMENT
Care Component
Highest Increased by £9.35 to £101.75
Middle Increased by £6.25 to £68.10
Lowest Increased by £2.45 to 26.90
Mobility Component
Higher Increased by £6.50 to £71.00
Lower Increased by £2.45 to 26.90
PERSONAL INDEPENDENCE PAYMENT / ADULT DISABILITY PAYMENT
Daily Living Component
Enhanced Increased by £9.35 to £101.75
Standard Increased by £6.25 to £68.10
Mobility Component
Enhanced Increased by £6.50 to £71.00
Standard Increased by £2.45 to 26.90
You can download the full rates tables from DWP here.
For information about changes to Social Security Scotland payments
