Those of state pension age who get Attendance Allowance have a legal obligation to report any noticeable changes in circumstances to the Government department. This is due to a person’s circumstances potentially affecting how much they can receive in the DWP benefit. While it is not means-tested, how much someone claims in Attendance Allowance depends on a variety of factors which are weighed up by the DWP.
This particular benefit payment is designed to assist with the extra costs someone has from having a severe disability.
Attendance Allowance is paid at two different rates which are awarded to pensioners depending on the severity of their condition.
Someone could get either £89.60 or £60 a week as a financial boost to assist with personal support if they have either a physical or mental disability and are of the state pension age – which is currently 66.
A claimant receiving the highest possible rate of Attendance Allowance would get £358.40 a month.
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The lower rate of Attendance Allowance is given if the…
