Overview

• Official figures show that by the end of August 2024 nearly 1.7 million people of State Pension age were receiving Attendance Allowance.
• The benefit pays £73.90 or £110.40 a week depending on care needs, with payments usually issued every four weeks as £295.60 or £441.60.
• Around 563,746 recipients, about 36% of claimants, have awards set for five years or longer.
• Arthritis is the largest claimant group with 483,376 recipients, and 47% of those awards last at least five years.
• Attendance Allowance helps with daily living needs, is not means-tested, and applications are made via a detailed form with support available from Citizens Advice and guidance on GOV.UK.