Over 1.6 million State Pensioners receive either £72.65 or £108.55 each week on Attendance Allowance.
The latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions show at the end of February this year, there were more than 1.6 million people across Great Britain receiving additional financial support through Attendance Allowance . The data also indicates nearly 144,000 people living in Scotland are now receiving either £72.65 or £108.55 each week through the benefit.
Reporting a change in circumstances If your circumstances change, the amount you get from Attendance Allowance may go up or down.If you're not sure if a change affects your Attendance Allowance benefit, it's worthwhile contacting the DWP to check - full details on GOV.UK here. You should also consider reporting a change if you need more help or supervision throughout the day or night and have:
Latest Attendance Allowance News Health issues supported by Attendance Allowance Support is also provided for People who are terminally ill. Will Attendance Allowance affect my State Pension? No, it won't affect your State Pension and you can even claim it if you're still working and earning money.
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