Make sure you or an older family member are not missing out on extra support through Attendance Allowance.
The latest figures from the Scottish Government indicate there are around 850,000 people living in Scotland with some form of hearing loss and of those, 70 per cent are over 70 - some 595,000. Across Great Britain, there are believed to be 12 million adults living with a hearing condition or deafness, however, just 35,633 of them are receiving extra financial support through Personal Independence Payment , Adult Disability Payment or Attendance Allowance .
It is designed to help people of State Pension age with daily living expenses and can also help them stay independent in their own home for longer. It’s important to be aware that unlike PIP or ADP, there is no mobility component for Attendance Allowance, it only provides support for the extra cost of daily living.
Latest Attendance Allowance News How much could I get on Attendance Allowance? You could get either £72.65 or £108.55 per week depending on the level of care you need because of your condition, which is paid every four weeks and works out at £290.60 and £434.20 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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