People over 66 urged to claim £108 DWP benefit using new online service

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The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has released their latest figures, revealing that over 1.6 million elderly individuals were benefiting from Attendance Allowance by the end of May 2024.

However, many older Brits are not claiming this benefit, which is not means-tested and worth up to £108 per week. As the summer approaches, those looking to apply for the first time should note the updated guidance on GOV.UK, which now indicates that the new online service will only process a "limited number of applications each week".

It's crucial to understand that applications cannot be made via mobile phone or tablet; a desktop or laptop computer is required.

A DWP spokesperson commented on the digital application initiative: "We are temporarily testing a new online service to make claiming Attendance Allowance easier and to improve accessibility.