8 h. ago New way for people over State Pension age to claim £434 monthly health payment

Nearly 1.7 million State Pensioners are currently receiving either £72.65 or £108.55 each week through Attendance Allowance.

Economics

12 h. ago DWP to send letter to everyone over 66 with updated state pension payment details

The DWP is set to send out vital letters to millions of people of State Pension age in the coming weeks, with the information contained inside being very important

Economics

13 h. ago Martin Lewis says people with these conditions could get £109 a week from DWP

Martin Lewis has explained how Attendance Allowance works for people over state pension age who need extra help or supervision because of a disability or illness

Economics

31 h. ago DWP benefits and payments people can claim from State Pension age

There are more than a dozen benefits and discounts available for men and women aged over 66.

Economics

59 h. ago People over State Pension age urged to claim new health payment worth up to £108 each week

Nearly 170,000 people on Attendance Allowance will move to a new payment this year.

Economics

66 h. ago People of State Pension age with back pain could be due up to £434 each month

Nearly 75,000 people over State Pension age receive Attendance Allowance support for back pain.

Economics

4 d. ago People over State Pension age due up to £1,362 each month in new financial year

The annual uprating will see weekly State Pension and benefit payments rise on April 7.

Economics

6 d. ago Attendance Allowance simplified to help older people make a new claim for up to £434 each month

Nearly 1.7 million people over State Pension age are receiving either £72.65 or £108.55 each week in Attendance Allowance.

Economics

8 d. ago People of State Pension age with arthritis could be due up to £434 each month

Nearly half a million people are receiving either £290 or £434 every four -week pay period for arthritis.

Economics

9 d. ago Older people reaching State Pension age this year can no longer claim these benefits

Some people may not be aware of the benefits that can no longer be claimed after reaching retirement age.

Politics

1 week ago People over State Pension age due DWP letter this month which could boost income by over £4,000

Annual uprating letters will be sent out to 13 million pensioners before the new payment rates start in April.

Economics

1 week ago People over State Pension age living on their own could be due £4,200 income boost

Pension Credit claims can be backdated by up to three months and provide access to heating help next winter.

Economics

2 w. ago DWP issues full list of benefits and discounts for people over State Pension age

The DWP has issued a response to a question from Labour MP Mary Kelly Foy on support for women born in the 1950s affected by changes to the state pension age

Politics

2 w. 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

2 w. 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

2 w. 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

3 w. 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

3 w. 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

3 w. 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

3 w. 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