Overview

• The Department for Work and Pensions estimates 760,000 pensioners qualify for Pension Credit but have not claimed the average £4,300 annual boost.
• Attendance Allowance currently supports nearly 1.7 million pensioners, with payments up to £441.60 per month.
• Combined, Attendance Allowance and Pension Credit can increase eligible pensioners’ incomes by as much as £10,040 in the 2025/26 financial year.
• To qualify for Attendance Allowance, applicants must have reached State Pension age and needed help or supervision for at least six months due to a health condition or disability.
• Claimants are required to report any significant changes in their condition or circumstances to the DWP to avoid penalties or loss of entitlement.