The benefit is worth between £290.60 and £434.20 every four weeks and a charity has provided some top help for how to go about claiming it
Attendance Allowance is a benefit provided by the Department for Work and Pensions for individuals over State Pension age who require assistance with personal care or supervision due to an illness, disability or mental health condition. Successful claims can result in weekly payments of either £72.65 or £108.55, depending on the level of support needed.
It's worth noting that Attendance Allowance is not means-tested, so unlike Pension Credit, retirement earnings or savings will not be taken into account, reports the Daily Record. You should also consider applying if you require assistance or supervision throughout the day or night due to: How much could I receive with Attendance Allowance? You could be eligible for £72.65 if you need help during the day or at night, or £108.55 if you need help both during the day and at night, or if you are terminally ill. The benefit is paid every four weeks, which means you could receive either £290.60 or £434.20 each pay period.
How does Attendance Allowance affect other benefits? Your other benefits might increase if you get Attendance Allowance, these include:
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