Attendance Allowance could help if you have an eye condition such as cataract, glaucoma or macular degeneration
Around 188,000 people in Scotland are affected by some form of sight loss with that figure expected to double by 2031, according to the charity, Sight Scotland, formerly known as Royal Blind. Three out of four people with a visual impairment are aged over 65 with around 8,000 people of working age registered blind or partially sighted.
If you, or someone you know, under State Pension age has a sight condition, you should consider making a new claim for PIP or ADP - find out more here. Diseases of conjunctiva, cornea, eyelids and lacrimal apparatus Uveitis Glaucoma Visual injuries to the eye Vitreous disease Diseases of the retina and optic nerve Cataract Refractive errors Disorders of eye movement Visual field defects Below is an overview of the benefit and how to make a new claim to DWP. Full details about claiming Attendance Allowance can be found on the GOV.UK website here.
How much could I get on Attendance Allowance? You could get either £68.10 or £101.75 a week depending on the level of care you need because of your condition, which is paid every four weeks and works out at £272.40 and £407.00 respectively. How does Attendance Allowance affect other benefits? The other benefits you get might increase if you get Attendance Allowance, these include:How do I make a claim? You will need to complete a long claim form when you apply for Attendance Allowance.
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