Overview

• Attendance Allowance provides tax-free, non-means-tested support for state pensioners who require help with daily living due to physical or mental health conditions.
• Claimants receive either £73.90 or £110.40 per week, disbursed every four weeks as £295.60 or £441.60, amounting to up to £5,740.80 annually.
• Department for Work and Pensions data show nearly 1.7 million pensioners claiming by August 2024, yet about 1.1 million eligible seniors have not applied.
• Applicants do not need a formal diagnosis or professional care, and claiming does not affect other benefits or income thresholds.
• Receipt of Attendance Allowance can help claimants qualify for Pension Credit, Housing Benefit, and Council Tax Reduction to further boost their income.