nearly 461,000 people are receiving either £290 or £434 every four -week pay period for arthritis.
The latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions show there are now nearly 461,000 people across Great Britain receiving Attendance Allowance support for arthritis, making it the most-claimed health condition by people over State Pension age. More than 42,000 older people in Scotland are receiving either £72.65 or £108.55 each week, along with more than 1,500 living abroad.
Across Great Britain, an estimated 20 million people have arthritis or other, similar conditions that affect the joints, so if you are living with arthritis, back, joint, muscle or chronic pain, you could be eligible for support from the DWP through the benefit. How much could I be paid through Attendance Allowance? You could get either £72.65 or £108.55 each 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.
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. It might seem daunting at first but help is available from your nearest Citizens Advice, so don't let the form put you off applying. What happens if I am about to reach State Pension age? If you're thinking about applying for Attendance Allowance when you reach State Pension age, you might be better off claiming PIP straight away. New claims for PIP have been replaced in Scotland by Adult Disability Payment, but both benefits follow similar eligibility criteria and pay the same weekly rates.
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