State Pension provides essential financial support every month for over 12.4 million older people across the UK. This regular payment is available for those who have reached the UK Government’s eligible retirement age, which is now 66 for both men and women across the country.
Of the total number of State Pension claimants, nearly 1.5 million are also receiving a benefit which provides them with additional financial support of up to £358 each month.
Attendance Allowance is a benefit delivered by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) offering extra support to individuals for daily living expenses which can help them stay independent in their own home for longer.
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