68 h. ago Attendance Allowance claimants warned about 'reporting a change' as payments could increase

The latest figures from the DWP show that at the end of August last year, there were nearly 1.7 million people across Great Britain receiving additional financial support through Attendance Allowance

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4 d. ago People over State Pension age with eyesight issues could be due up to £441 extra each month

Attendance Allowance could help people who are severely short-sighted or have eye conditions including cataract, glaucoma or macular degeneration.

Economics

5 d. ago Attendance Allowance simplified to help older people make a new claim for up to £441 each month

Nearly 1.7 million people over State Pension age are receiving either £73.90 or £110.40 each week in Attendance Allowance.

Economics

9 d. ago Pensioners with any of these 10 health conditions could get up to £441 each month

Nearly 1.7 million people over State Pension age are claiming Attendance Allowance.

Economics

1 week ago People over State Pension age with heart issues could be due up to £441 each month

More than 124,500 people over State Pension age receive Attendance Allowance support for a heart condition.

Economics

2 w. ago DWP confirms new plans to help identify pensioners eligible for £4,300 annual income boost

An estimated 760,000 older people are entitled to Pension Credit, but not claiming it.

Economics

2 w. ago DWP confirms new plans for people on PIP with ‘light touch’ ongoing award for 10 years

Planned changes to PIP are scheduled to start in November 2026 for new claimants.

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2 w. ago Pensioners with any of these 48 health conditions could be due up to £441 each month

Nearly 1.7 million people over State Pension age are claiming Attendance Allowance.

Economics

2 w. ago Attendance Allowance rules older people must know or £441 payments could stop

Nearly 1.7 million State Pensioners will receive either £73.90 or £110.40 each week from April 7 on Attendance Allowance.

Economics

3 w. ago Four types of PIP claimants with highest chance of £749 award

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed proposed plans to reform Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

Economics

3 w. ago Older people on Attendance Allowance, PIP or ADP may be due an extra £331 from this month

Low-income pensioners on disability benefits, or those providing unpaid care, may be entitled to extra financial support.

Economics

3 w. ago DWP confirms planned Attendance Allowance changes for people making a new claim

Nearly 1.7 million State Pensioners will receive either £73.90 or £110.40 each week through Attendance Allowance.

Politics

3 w. ago Older people may be able to boost current Attendance Allowance by £146 a month

Nearly 1.7 million State Pensioners will receive either £73.90 or £110.40 each week from April 7.

Economics

3 w. ago Attendance Allowance claim form tips to help older people boost income by up to £441 each month

The charity Independent Age is helping pensioners with health issues claim the tax-free benefit.

Economics

last month DWP confirms support for people who lose PIP under new plans

DWP has also said there will be 'no immediate changes to PIP'

Politics