More than 1.6 million people receive either £72.65 or £108.55 each week through Attendance Allowance.
The latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions show that at the end of February 2024, more than 1.6 million older people were receiving additional financial support through Attendance Allowance , including nearly 144,000 living in Scotland. The benefit provides either £72.65 or £108.55 each week and as the benefit is typically paid every four weeks, this amounts to either £290.60 or £434.20 every pay period.
The latest statistics also show the percentage of claimants receiving Attendance Allowance by health condition. Overall, some 563,746 of people claiming Attendance Allowance have been given an award of five years or more. Below is the number of claimants per condition and the percentage receiving payments for five years or more. It’s worth keeping in mind that people with lifelong, degenerative conditions unlikely to change will typically receive a longer award, shorter awards are issued where an improvement is expected.
Who can claim? You should apply for Attendance Allowance if you have a disability or illness and need help or supervision throughout the day or at times during the night -even if you don’t currently get that help.You should also apply if you have difficulties with personal tasks, for example if they take you a long time, you experience pain or you need physical help, like a chair to lean on. Attendance Allowance isn’t just for people with a physical disability or illness.
How does Attendance Allowance affect other benefits? The other benefits you get might increase if you get Attendance Allowance, these include: What happens if I am about to reach State Pension age? If you are thinking about applying for Attendance Allowance when you reach State Pension age, you might be better off claiming Personal Independence Payment straight away - you may be able to get more money.
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