Coleen Nolan and Linda Robson got into a heated debate during Tuesday's Loose Women as they discussed if Boris Johnson should be made Prime Minister again.
29.09.2022 - 07:19 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Attendance Allowance is a benefit delivered by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) for people of State Pension age who need help with personal care or supervision because of an illness, disability or mental health condition. Successful claimants will receive either £81.85 or £92.40 each week depending on the level of care they need because of their health condition, which is paid every four weeks and works out at £247.40 and £369.560 respectively.
A little extra money can go a long way and you can use it however you like to meet your needs and stay independent in your own home longer - the money doesn’t have to be spent on a carer. Claiming Attendance Allowance won’t reduce any other income you receive and it’s tax-free.
Attendance Allowance is not means-tested so it doesn’t matter how much income and savings you have either. If your claim is successful, you may also be entitled to other benefits including Pension Credit, Housing Benefit or a Council Tax Reduction.
The latest figures from the DWP show that in February 2022 there were 1.5million people across the UK claiming the benefit, an increase of 24,000 from February 2021.
Below is a quick guide to the benefit to help you decide if you should make a claim.
You can claim Attendance Allowance if you meet all of the following eligibility requirements:
are over State Pension age (if you haven't reached it, you may be eligible for Personal Independence Payment instead )
could benefit from help with personal care, such as getting washed or dressed, or supervision to keep you safe during the day or night
have any type of disability or illness, including sight or hearing impairments, or mental health issues such as dementia
have needed help for at least six months prior
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