Older people on Attendance Allowance may be able to boost monthly payments by £143
dailyrecord.co.ukThe latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that at the end of February this year, there were more than 1.6million people across Great Britain receiving additional financial support through Attendance Allowance.
The data also indicates that nearly 144,000 people living in Scotland are currently receiving either £72.65 or £108.55 each week through the non-means-tested benefit.
Attendance Allowance is also a tax-free benefit delivered by the DWP, designed to help older people with daily living expenses which could help them stay independent in their own home for longer.
However, for some people - whose condition may have worsened or they have developed further health issues since their award began - it may be necessary to contact the DWP to report a change of circumstances.
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