Attendance Allowance claim form tips which could help more older people get up to £101 each week
dailyrecord.co.ukAttendance Allowance is a benefit delivered by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) for people of State Pension age who need help with personal care or supervision because of an illness, disability or mental health condition.
Following the annual benefits uprating in April, successful claimants will receive either £68.10 or £101.75 each week depending on the level of support they need, which is paid every four weeks and works out at £272.40 and £407.00 respectively.
A little extra money can go a long way and you can use it however you like to meet your needs and help you stay independent in your own home longer - the money doesn’t have to be spent on a carer.
The benefit, designed specifically to help older people, is tax-free and won't affect any other State support you receive. It is not means-tested either, so, unlike Pension Credit, income from any retirement earnings or savings will not be taken into account.
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