Over 150,000 people will get at least £400 back in their pockets to help with the cost of living, thanks to government action to support adults with disabilities.
UK Government is increasing the amount that working-age adults who receive social care must be able to keep after paying for home care (known as the minimum income guarantee) by 7% from April 2026 - strengthening this safety net to ensure that people have enough for daily expenses and helping to ease financial pressures.
This is the largest above-inflation uplift in more than a decade and means working-age adults receiving care in the community will have more money left over for everyday essentials such as food, heating and bills.
Those eligible for the disability premium, an additional amount for people with greater disability needs, will keep up to £510 more per year, News Cover reports, citing the UK government's official website.
The government has also confirmed £723 million for the Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) next year to help older and disabled people adapt their homes so they can live safely and independently. The DFG supported around 60,000 people last year and it helps keep people out of hospital and living comfortably in their own homes.
The changes form part of the government’s action to support those that need it most with the cost of living, while reforming adult social care and improving independence.
