More than 1.5 million pensioners receive either £72.65 or £108.55 each week to help with a long-term health condition.
The latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions show that at the end of August last year, there were more than 1.5 million people across Great Britain receiving additional financial support through Attendance Allowance . The data also indicated that over 136,250 people living in Scotland are receiving either £68.10 or £101.75 each week through the benefit.
Report 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:
However, there are more than 50 conditions being supported by Attendance Allowance and even if you’re already claiming for one of these, another may have developed or your current condition may have become more debilitating. You can spend the money however you like and it could help you stay independent in your own home for longer.Can I claim Attendance Allowance even if I have savings and other income? Yes. Attendance Allowance isn't means-tested so it doesn't matter what other money you have coming in or how much you have in savings either - there's no limit. it is also tax-free and you will be exempt from the Benefit Cap so you won't have money taken away from any other benefits.
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