Thousands of Brits could be missing out on £400 every month
manchestereveningnews.co.ukOlder people could be missing out on a benefit worth up to £101 a week for people who need extra care. The Attendance Allowance is a cash boost for people of State Pension age who need help because of an illness, disability or mental health condition.
Claimants of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefit get paid either £272.40 or £407 every four weeks depending on their circumstances.
This works out as either £68.10 or £101.75 a week in support for people who receive extra care and support. The money can help balance your budget in a variety of ways and does not have to be spent exclusively on care, in an effort to help older people remain independent for longer.
Attendance Allowance is tax free and claiming it will not affect your ability to claim other state benefits, report the Daily Record. READ MORE: Shoppers handed boost amid 'some positive signs' The latest numbers from the DWP show that in August 2023, there were 1,525,421 people across Great Britain getting the benefit.
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