Attendance Allowance claimants will receive either £72.65 or £108.55 each week as a result of the annual uprating.
The latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions show that by the end of August 2023, there were more than 1.5 million older people receiving additional financial support through Attendance Allowance , including over 136,200 living in Scotland. The payment is now worth either £72.65 or £108.55 each week and is designed to help people of State Pension age with additional daily living costs.
Martin said: “Call for the form because then they send you a form and you apply but you get paid from the date you called up for the form. If you download the form off GOV.UK and your claim is successful, you get paid on the day you sent it back to them and there could be at least eight weeks difference in that, so call for the form.”Phone lines are open during daytime hours Monday to Friday. The form can be downloaded from GOV.UK here.
Below is everything you need to know about Attendance Allowance including the 10 most-claimed for conditions. However, it's important to note that hundreds of conditions are supported through Attendance Allowance. Main condition and number of claimants across Great Britain Attendance Allowance in a nutshell Attendance Allowance helps with extra costs if you have a physical or mental disability or illness severe enough that makes it hard for you to look after yourself - it does not cover mobility needs. You do not need to have someone caring for you in order to make a claim.
Will Attendance Allowance affect my State Pension? No, it won't affect your State Pension and you can even claim it if you're still working and earning money. Get the latest Record Money news Join the conversation on our Money Saving Scotland Facebook group for energy and money-saving tips, the latest benefits news, consumer help and advice on coping with the cost of living crisis.
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