The latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that 1.6 million people were in receipt of Attendance Allowance at the end of May 2024, including more than 146,000 living in ...

The list of conditions supported through Attendance Allowance is long, but the most common disabling condition - an umbrella ...

You won't be able to get Attendance Allowance if you already get PIP or Disability Living Allowance (DLA) to pay for your ...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed the new payment rates for a number of disability benefits including ...

People over State Pension age living in five council areas can now claim a new disability benefit which is set to replace Attendance Allowance in Scotland by the end of this year. Older people living ...

Mr Lewis advises that it’s more than worth making an application even if you think you’ll only qualify for the low amount, as ...

More than 1.6 million people over State Pension age are receiving either £72.65 or £108.55 each week in Attendance Allowance.

The New and Basic State Pensions and the Minimum Guarantee element of Pension Credit will rise by 4.1 per cent. Also in April ...

It's important to note that the DWP guidelines state that if your circumstances change, your Attendance Allowance amount may increase or decrease. If you feel you require more assistance due to a ...

Those who are eligible for the higher rate will likely need help during the day and night, or are terminally ill. Attendance allowance does not count towards your income calculation for other ...

and the higher rate will increase from £108.55 a week to £110.40 a week. Attendance Allowance is a non-means-tested weekly payment to help cover costs of pensioners (aged 66+) who need someone ...