People of State Pension age with a heart condition could be due up to £101 each week

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More than 1.4 million people over State Pension age are receiving regular financial support for a health condition through Attendance Allowance, including 127,399 living in Scotland.

The benefit is worth either £68.10 or £101.75 each week and is designed to help older people with additional daily living expenses stay in their own home for longer.The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) provides support for dozens of health conditions through Attendance Allowance, with more than 101,000 people receiving payments to help with heart-related issues, including angina, coronary heart disease, arrhythmia and high blood pressure.

The most common heart condition in Scotland is coronary heart disease.This is caused when the heart’s blood vessels - the coronary arteries - become narrowed or blocked and can’t supply enough blood to the heart, it can lead to angina and/or a heart attack.Another common condition is angina - chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart muscles - which is not usually life threatening, but more of a warning sign that you could be at risk of a heart attack or stroke.

It is estimated there are 96,000 new cases of angina each year, with approximately two million people in the UK now diagnosed with the condition. The main symptom of angina is chest pain, this can: With treatment and healthy lifestyle changes, it's possible to control angina and reduce the risk of these more serious problems.If you have a heart-related condition and find it difficult to complete simple tasks like cooking, washing or getting dressed, you could be eligible for Attendance Allowance.The number of people receiving the benefit for a heart condition across Great Britain:Below is an overview of what you should know about