\n With the DWP State Pension increases, to a rise in Attendance Allowance and Pension Credit, here\u2019s what the 2026\/27 uprating means in pounds and pence from April 2026.\n<\/p>\n
\n For a pensioner on the full New State Pension plus higher-rate Attendance Allowance, weekly income could rise by over \u00a315 combined, delivering roughly \u00a3780 extra a year before any Pension Credit adjustments.\n<\/p>\n
The State Pension<\/p>\n
\n At the heart of retirement income is the State Pension and in April 2026 it rises again.\n<\/p>\n
New State Pension<\/p>\n
2025\/26: \u00a3230.25 per week<\/p>\n
2026\/27: \u00a3241.30 per week<\/p>\n
Increase: \u00a311.05 weekly (around \u00a3575 extra a year)<\/p>\n
Basic (Old) State Pension<\/p>\n
\n For those still receiving Additional Pension, the maximum (own and inherited) rises from \u00a3222.10 to \u00a3230.54 .\n<\/p>\n
\n While the percentage uplift sits below last year\u2019s surge, the cash gain remains significant \u2014 particularly for pensioners reliant on the full New State Pension.\n<\/p>\n
Pension Credit<\/p>\n
\n For lower-income pensioners, Pension Credit increases. It is also gateway benefit, which can help claimants to access other key benefits.\n<\/p>\n
Standard Minimum Guarantee<\/p>\n
Single: \u00a3227.10 \u2192 \u00a3238.00<\/p>\n
Couple: \u00a3346.60 \u2192 \u00a3363.25<\/p>\n
Severe Disability Addition<\/p>\n
Single: \u00a382.90 \u2192 \u00a386.05<\/p>\n
Couple (both qualify): \u00a3165.80 \u2192 \u00a3172.10<\/p>\n
Carer Addition<\/p>\n
Savings Credit<\/p>\n
Threshold (single): \u00a3198.27 \u2192 \u00a3208.07<\/p>\n
Maximum (single): \u00a317.30 \u2192 \u00a317.96<\/p>\n
Attendance Allowance<\/p>\n
\n For those needing help with personal care, Attendance Allowance rises as follows:\n<\/p>\n
Higher rate: \u00a3110.40 \u2192 \u00a3114.60<\/p>\n
Lower rate: \u00a373.90 \u2192 \u00a376.70<\/p>\n
\n That equates to an annual increase of:\n<\/p>\n
\u00a3218 extra (higher rate)<\/p>\n
\u00a3145 extra (lower rate)<\/p>\n
\n One in five councils in England and Wales display incorrect Carers’ Council Tax Discount information, our investigation reveals.<\/p>\n
Martin Lewis warns not to trust councils’ online info, and recommends that unpaid carers who thought they weren’t eligible should check again.<\/p>\n
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