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08.05.2023 - 16:51 / dailyrecord.co.uk
The latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that at the end of August 2022, more than 1.4 million people over State Pension age were receiving additional weekly financial support through Attendance Allowance. Following the annual uprating in April, the benefit is now worth either £68.10 or £101.75 each week.
Of the overall total, some 25,279 people living in Scotland are also in receipt of the tax-free benefit that is designed to support older people with daily living expenses and can also help them stay independent in their own home for longer.
While the most common disabling condition is arthritis (404,369 claimants), there are also 82,319 older people getting support for more than 20 ‘Respiratory Disorders and Diseases’, including more than 9,000 living in Scotland. This umbrella category covers a wide range of conditions including asthma, chronic bronchitis, pneumonia, emphysema and sleep apnoea.
New claimants for Attendance Allowance could also qualify for the £150 Disability Cost of Living Payment due to be made this summer by the UK Government to help households with the increased cost of living. No qualifying period has been announced yet, so the sooner a new claim is submitted the greater the likelihood that it could meet the eligibility requirements.
There are now 12.6 million people of State Pension age across the country and many may not be aware of eligibility for Attendance Allowance or how to claim. Here is everything you need to know about the benefit including the list of ‘Respiratory Disorders and Diseases’.
However, just because a condition you may have is not listed, does not mean it is not supported through Attendance Allowance. It’s also important to note that Attendance
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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. Following the annual benefits uprating in April, successful claimants will receive either £68.10 or £101.75 each week depending on the level of support they need, which is paid every four weeks and works out at £272.40 and £407.00 respectively.
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