Nearly 1.6 million State Pensioners are now receiving either £72.65 or £108.
55 each week to help with a long-term health condition. The latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that at the end of November last year, there were nearly 1.6 million people across Great Britain receiving additional financial support through Attendance Allowance .
The data also indicates that over 140,700 people living in Scotland are currently receiving either £72.65 or £108.55 each week through the non-means-tested benefit.
Attendance Allowance is also a tax-free benefit delivered by the DWP, designed to help older people with daily living expenses which could help them stay independent in their own home for longer. However, for some people - whose condition may have worsened or they have developed further health issues since their award began - it may be necessary to contact the DWP to repo rt a change of circumstances. This is something that shouldn’t be put off as reporting a change in your condition could lead to higher payments for those currently on the standard rate.
It’s important to be aware that DWP guidance states that if your circumstances change, the amount you get from Attendance Allowance may go up or down. If you are currently on the lower rate of £72.65 per week, your payments could increase by £35.
90 to the higher rate of £108.55. This would see four-weekly payments increase from £290.
60 to £434.20 - some £143.60 every pay period.
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