Overview

• Nearly 1.7 million people over State Pension age currently receive Attendance Allowance while up to 1.1 million eligible individuals remain unclaimed.
• Mid-July updates from the DWP and partners including Age UK and MoneySavingExpert clarify reporting rules and encourage applications.
• The expanded list of 48 qualifying conditions ranges from arthritis, dementia, and back pain to neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s and multiple sclerosis.
• Attendance Allowance pays either £73.90 or £110.40 per week—equating to £295.60 or £441.60 every four weeks—regardless of income or savings.
• Successful claims can unlock additional benefits like Pension Credit, Housing Benefit, and Council Tax Reduction under ongoing DWP reforms.