Nearly 470,000 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.
People claiming Attendance Allowance for arthritis There are now over 1.6m older people claiming Attendance Allowance across Great Britain including more than 143,700 living in Scotland.Many more people may be entitled to Attendance Allowance but simply do not know enough about it to make a claim. The benefit is gradually being replaced in Scotland by a similar payment designed to help those over State Pension age with a disability or long-term health issue - Pension Age Disability Payment .
It is also worth considering making a claim for Attendance Allowance - or Personal Independence Payment or Adult Disability Payment if you or a family member are below State Pension age. You can find out more about claiming PIP or ADP here. You can spend the money however you like and it could help you stay independent in your own home for longer.State Pension News Can I claim Attendance Allowance even if I have savings and other income? Yes. Attendance Allowance isn't means-tested so it doesn't matter what other money you have coming in or how much you have in savings either - there's no limit.
How do I make a claim? You will need to complete a long claim form when you apply for Attendance Allowance. 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. You won't be able to get Attendance Allowance if you already get PIP or Disability Living Allowance to pay for your care. If you apply for Attendance Allowance while getting DLA, the DWP will usually reassess your DLA award instead.
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