43 h. ago DWP Attendance Allowance rules older people must be aware of

The DWP has issued guidance on Attendance Allowance payments and what to do if your circumstances change

Events

45 h. ago People on Attendance Allowance could be due up to £447 every month next year

The September CPI figure published in October will determine the annual uprating for DWP disability benefits.

Economics

8 d. 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

8 d. ago DWP urged to extend Motability Scheme to include people on Attendance Allowance

There is no mobility component attached to Attendance Allowance.

Politics

1 week 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

2 w. ago New way for people over State Pension age to claim Attendance Allowance payments from DWP

Nearly 1.7 million people over State Pension age currently receive either £73.90 or £110.40 every week in Attendance Allowance.

Economics

2 w. ago People already claiming Attendance Allowance may be able to boost payments by £146 every month

Nearly 1.7 million State Pensioners receive either £73.90 or £110.40 each week through the disability benefit.

Economics

2 w. ago Older people on Attendance Allowance may be due an extra £331 each month

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

Economics

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

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

Politics