Publication - Research and analysis
Social Security assistance in Scotland: up-rating for inflation - 2025-2026
A report on the impact of inflation on devolved social security assistance as required under section 86A of the Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018.
Annex A
Devolved Social Security Assistance Rates 2024-2025
Weekly rates unless otherwise shown.
| Benefit | 2024-25 Rates | 2025-26 Rates |
|---|---|---|
| Child Disability Payment - care component highest rate | £108.55 | £110.40 |
| Child Disability Payment - care component middle rate | £72.65 | £73.90 |
| Child Disability Payment - care component lowest rate | £28.70 | £29.20 |
| Child Disability Payment - mobility component higher rate | £75.75 | £77.05 |
| Child Disability Payment - mobility component lower rate | £28.70 | £29.20 |
| Adult Disability Payment - daily living component enhanced rate | £108.55 | £110.40 |
| Adult Disability Payment - daily living component standard rate | £72.65 | £73.90 |
| Adult Disability Payment - mobility component enhanced rate | £75.75 | £77.05 |
| Adult Disability Payment - mobility component standard rate | £28.70 | £29.20 |
| Adult Disability Payment - transitional rate | £28.70 | £29.20 |
| Pension Age Disability Payment - higher rate | £108.55 | £110.40 |
| Pension Age Disability Payment - lower rate | £72.65 | £73.90 |
| Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance | n/a | n/a |
|
£108.55 | £110.40 |
|
£72.65 | £73.90 |
|
£28.70 | £29.20 |
|
£75.75 | £77.05 |
|
£28.70 | £29.20 |
| Scottish Child Payment | £26.70 | £27.15 |
| Carer Support Payment | £81.90 | £83.30 |
| Best Start Foods - higher rate | £10.60 | £10.80 |
| Best Start Foods - lower rate | £5.30 | £5.40 |
| Attendance Allowance - higher rate | £108.55 | £110.40 |
| Attendance Allowance - lower rate | £72.65 | £73.90 |
| Carer’s Allowance | £81.90 | £83.30 |
| Carer’s Allowance Supplement (bi-annual payment) | £288.60 | £293.50 |
| Disability Living Allowance - care component highest rate | £108.55 | £110.40 |
| Disability Living Allowance - care component middle rate | £72.65 | £73.90 |
| Disability Living Allowance - care component lowest rate | £28.70 | £29.20 |
| Disability Living Allowance - mobility component higher rate | £75.75 | £77.05 |
| Disability Living Allowance - mobility component lower rate | £28.70 | £29.20 |
| Personal Independence Payment | n/a | n/a |
|
£108.55 | £110.40 |
|
£72.65 | £73.90 |
|
£75.75 | £77.05 |
|
£28.70 | £29.20 |
| Severe Disablement Allowance – (basic rate) | £98.40 | £100.05 |
|
£14.70 | £14.95 |
|
£8.15 | £8.30 |
|
£8.15 | £8.30 |
|
£48.40 | £49.20 |
| Benefit | 2024-25 Rates | 2025-26 Rates |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit - standard rate 1.0 | £221.50 | £225.30 |
| Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit - 0.9 of standard rate | £199.35 | £202.77 |
| Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit - 0.8 of standard rate | £177.20 | £180.24 |
| Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit - 0.7 of standard rate | £155.05 | £157.71 |
| Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit - 0.6 of standard rate | £132.90 | £135.18 |
| Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit - 0.5 of standard rate | £110.75 | £112.65 |
| Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit - 0.4 of standard rate | £88.60 | £90.12 |
| Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit - 0.3 of standard rate | £66.45 | £67.59 |
| Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit - 0.2 of standard rate | £44.30 | £45.06 |
| Constant Attendance Allowance - exceptional rate | £177.40 | £180.40 |
| Constant Attendance Allowance - intermediate rate | £133.05 | £135.30 |
| Constant Attendance Allowance - normal maximum rate | £88.70 | £90.20 |
| Constant Attendance Allowance - part-time rate | £44.35 | £45.10 |
| Exceptionally severe disablement allowance | £88.70 | £90.20 |
| Maximum of aggregate weekly benefit payable for successive accidents | £221.50 | £225.30 |
| Industrial Injuries Unemployability Supplement permitted earnings level (annual amount) | £9,542.00 | £10,166.00 |
| Maximum life gratuity | £14,700.00 | £14,950.00 |
| Unemployability Supplement | £137.00 | £139.35 |
| Increase for early incapacity - higher rate | £28.40 | £28.90 |
| Increase for early incapacity - middle rate | £18.20 | £18.50 |
| Increase for early incapacity - lower rate | £9.10 | £9.25 |
| Increase under para 4 of schedule 7 SSCBA 1992 to weekly disablement pension (increase for dependent children) | £11.35 | £11.35 |
| Maximum reduced earning allowance | £88.60 | £90.12 |
| Maximum retirement allowance | £22.15 | £22.53 |
| Industrial Death Benefit - Widow - higher rate | £169.50 | £176.45 |
| Industrial Death Benefit - Widow - lower rate | £50.85 | £52.94 |
| Industrial Death Benefit - Widower rate | £169.50 | £176.45 |
| Weekly rate of allowance in respect of children under paragraph 18 of Schedule 7 | £11.35 | £11.35 |
Grants or one-off payments
| Benefit | 2024-25 Rates | 2025-26 Rates |
|---|---|---|
| Best Start Grant - Pregnancy and Baby Payment 1st Child* | £754.65 | £767.50 |
| Best Start Grant - Pregnancy and Baby Payment** | £377.35 | £383.75 |
| Best Start Grant - Early Learning Payment | £314.45 | £319.80 |
| Best Start Grant - School Age Payment | £314.45 | £319.80 |
| Child Winter Heating Payment (annually) | £251.50 | £255.80 |
| Winter Heating Payment (annually) | £58.75 | £59.75 |
| Pension Age Winter Payment (annually) – higher rate | £300.00 | £305.10 |
| Pension Age Winter Payment (annually) – lower rate | £200.00 | £203.40 |
| Funeral Support Payment - standard rate | £1,257.75 | £1,279.15 |
| Funeral Support Payment - lower rate | £153.50 | £156.10 |
| Funeral Support Payment - removal of implanted medical devices | £25.35 | £25.80 |
| Job Start Payment - standard rate | £314.45 | £319.80 |
| Job Start Payment - higher rate | £503.10 | £511.65 |
| Young Carer Grant (annually) | £383.75 | £390.25 |
*1st child payment unless a relevant exemption applies
**Subsequent Child Payment & Multiple Pregnancy Supplement
Contact
Email: ssppip@gov.scot
There is a problem
Thanks for your feedback