Attendance Allowance can help provide financial support for a range of medical conditions - here is how to apply
The Department for Work and Pensions has released new figures showing that nearly 1.6 million older people were receiving extra financial aid through Attendance Allowance as of the end of November 2023.
The amount received depends on the level of support needed. The benefit is intended to help individuals of State Pension age with daily living costs, which can also assist them in maintaining their independence at home for longer.Attendance Allowance supports individuals with a disability, long-term illness, and mental or physical health conditions - more than 48 conditions are supported through the benefit.
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