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Check what you could get, what you might lose and the dates that matter, using 2026/27 rates from the DWP and Social Security Scotland. Every result shows how it was worked out and links to the official source. Your answers never leave your device.
Rates from 6 April 2026
| UC standard allowance, single 25+ | £424.90 a month |
|---|---|
| PIP, both parts at enhanced rate | £194.60 a week |
| Carer’s Allowance | £86.45 a week |
| Carer’s Allowance earnings limit | £204.00 a week |
| Attendance Allowance, higher rate | £114.60 a week |
Checked 25 October 2026. All rates and sources.
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