over State Pension age and you need help with your personal care, such as washing, dressing and going to the toilet, because of your symptoms of arthritis, you may be able to claim Attendance Allowance.
If you’re under State Pension age, you may be able to claim Personal Independence Payment (PIP), and if your ability to work is limited due to your symptoms you could claim Employment and Support Allowance (ESA).
PIP is provided by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and helps cover the extra costs you may face if you need help in taking part in everyday life or find it difficult to get around.
The latest figures from the DWP show that over 54,000 Scots are successfully claiming PIP for some form of arthritis including:.
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