More than 72,500 people over State Pension age receive Attendance Allowance support for back pain.
The latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions show there are now over 1.6 million older people receiving additional financial support through Attendance Allowance , including nearly 146,300 living in Scotland. The payment is worth either £72.65 or £108.55 each week and is designed to help people of State Pension age with daily living expenses - there is no mobility component attached to the non-means tested benefit.
People claiming Attendance Allowance for back pain The number of people claiming Attendance Allowance for back pain in May, 2024. 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.You should also apply if you have difficulties with personal tasks, for example if they take you a long time, you experience pain or you need physical help, like a chair to lean on. Attendance Allowance isn’t just for people with a physical disability or illness.
State Pension News How does Attendance Allowance affect other benefits? The other benefits you get might increase if you get Attendance Allowance, these include: What happens if I am about to reach State Pension age? If you are thinking about applying for Attendance Allowance when you reach State Pension age, you might be better off claiming Personal Independence Payment straight away - you may be able to get more money.
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