State pensioners born before 1959 can add up to £5,644 extra per year to their pension pot with a little-known benefit.

You can get a form if you call the Attendance Allowance helpline on 0800 731 0122, or you can apply online via the government website. However, you cannot use the online form if you are applying ...

Commenting on the online application process, a DWP spokesperson said: “We are temporarily testing a new online service to make claiming Attendance Allowance easier and to improve accessibility.

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 ...