7 h. ago New way for people over State Pension age to claim Attendance Allowance faster

More than 1.6 million State Pensioners are getting either £72.65 or £108.55 each week through Attendance Allowance

Politics

27 h. ago Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for all people over State Pension age in Scotland

Pensioners in Scotland will receive between £100 and £303 through a new devolved annual heating payment.

Economics

42 h. ago DWP Attendance Allowance payments worth £143 extra a month claimants could be missing out on

More than 1.6 million people across claim Attendance Allowance

Economics

55 h. ago People over State Pension age with eyesight issues could be due up to £434 extra each month

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

Economics

6 d. ago Devolved government to issue payments of up to £100 to pensioners affected by Winter Fuel Payment cuts

Payments of £50 or £100 will be made to people over State Pension age before the end of March.

Economics

6 d. ago New Adult Disability Payment update for people nearing State Pension age

Payments for the devolved disability benefit will continue after State Pension age for existing claimants.

Economics

7 d. ago DWP provides extra weekly State Pension payment to older people in specific age group

There are also 760,000 older people eligible for Pension Credit not claiming the £4,200 annual income top-up.

Economics

8 d. ago Attendance Allowance claim form tips to help older people boost income by up to £434 each month

Independent Age is helping pensioners claim the tax-free benefit worth either £72.65 or £108.55 each week.

Economics

8 d. ago DWP urges people of State Pension age to check if they're owed extra £109 a week

The Department for Work and Pensions is urging those of State Pension age to check their eligibility for Attendance Allowance, which could provide them with extra weekly support

Economics