The non-means tested payment is worth either £72.65 or £108.55 each week and is designed to help people of State Pension age with additional daily living costs
The Department for Work and Pensions has released new figures revealing that as of November 2023's end, nearly 1.6 million older people are benefiting from Attendance Allowance. This benefit, which offers either £72.65 or £108.55 per week, aims to assist those at State Pension age with extra daily living expenses.
"If you download the form off GOV.UK and your claim is successful, you get paid on the day you sent it back to them and there could be at least eight weeks difference in that, so call for the form." For those looking to claim Attendance Allowance, here are the numbers to call for a claim form: For those interested, below is a comprehensive guide to Attendance Allowance, including the 10 most-claimed for conditions. It's crucial to remember that Attendance Allowance supports hundreds of conditions, not just these ten.
Who can claim? You should apply for Attendance Allowance if you have a disability or illness and need help or supervision throughout the day or at times during the night - even if you don't currently get that help.Help with your personal care - for example getting dressed, eating or drinking, getting in and out of bed, bathing or showering and going to the toilet.
How much could I receive from Attendance Allowance? With the annual benefits increase of 6.7 per cent, Attendance Allowance claimants will receive either £72.65 or £108.55 each week from April. This equates to either £290.60 or £434.20 every pay period - totalling £5,644.60 over the 2024/25 financial year.This might include:
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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