58 h. ago Attendance Allowance claimants urged to report 2 changes that could increase payment

The benefit is only available to people over the state pension, with the highest rate offering £110.40 per week

Politics

3 d. ago New calls for pensioners to get full Carer’s Allowance payments

People cannot currently receive the full amount of their State Pension and Carer’s Allowance at the same time.

Economics

8 d. ago PIP Motability scheme could be reformed to exclude those with certain disabilities

The Motability scheme allows Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claimants with severe mobility problems to lease a new vehicle, provided they are awarded the higher mobility rate of the benefit

Politics

1 week ago PIP Motability scheme could be cut for people with these disabilities

The Motability scheme allows Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claimants with severe mobility problems to lease a new vehicle, provided they are awarded the higher mobility rate of the benefit

Politics

1 week ago Extra £293 payment for thousands of people on carer benefits next month

More than 90,000 people in Scotland will receive the Carer Support Allowance payment in December.

Economics

1 week ago Pensioners making a claim for new health benefit this month could receive bonus payment

Pension Age Disability Payment has now replaced Attendance Allowance in Scotland.

Economics

1 week ago Attendance Allowance payments set to end for thousands of pensioners next month

Older people with a disability or long-term health condition could be due either £73.90 or £110.40 each week.

Economics

2 w. ago Attendance Allowance rules older people should know or DWP payments could stop

More than 1.7 million State Pensioners receive either £73.90 or £110.40 each week on the non-means tested benefit from the DWP.

Politics

2 w. ago Winter Fuel Payment 2025: pension move keeps pensioners' HMRC fuel, heating allowance payments safe from tax

A smart pension tweak could mean hundreds more in your pocket this winter 🔥

Economics

2 w. ago Older people with health issues could boost annual State Pension by up to £5,740

Attendance Allowance and Pension Age Disability Payment are tax-free benefits worth either £73.90 or £110.40 each week.

Economics

2 w. ago Pensioners with health issues urged to contact charity for help claiming up to £441 every month

Independent Age can help older people with health issues claim Attendance Allowance or Pension Age Disability Payment.

Economics

2 w. ago New State Pension age review urged to allow people to claim retirement payments early

Retirement experts are also calling for at least 12 years’ notice before any further State Pension age rises.

Economics

3 w. ago New update for 155,000 older people receiving Attendance Allowance payments from DWP

Older people with a disability or long-term health condition could be due either £73.90 or £110.40 each week.

Politics

3 w. ago New PIP, DLA and Attendance Allowance weekly payment rates from April

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will confirm the new State Pension and benefit payment rates at the Autumn Budget.

Politics

3 w. ago Former DWP employee shares tips on how to protect PIP and other disability benefit payments

Essential tips for new and existing PIP, Adult Disability Payment and Attendance Allowance claimants.

Economics

last month New calls to increase weekly Carer’s Allowance payments to £800

An online petition argues that unpaid carers are being paid enough to live on.

Economics