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People of State Pension age in the UK may be able to claim a non-means-tested weekly Attendance Allowance payment of £76.70 or £114.60 to help with costs associated with a disability or health condition.

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Who
State Pension age individuals, Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), MoneySavingExpert.com
What
People of State Pension age in the UK may be able to claim a non-means-tested weekly Attendance Allowance payment of £76.70 or £114.60 to help with costs associated with a disability or health condition.
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 06:39:00 GMT · 3h 30m ago
Where
UK ·
Why
The Attendance Allowance is designed to assist people with extra costs if they have a disability or health condition severe enough to require care from another person.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

This benefit aims to alleviate financial pressure on pensioners with disabilities, potentially providing up to £5.2 billion annually to eligible but currently unclaiming individuals, thereby improving their financial stability amidst rising living costs.

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  1. Markets3h 30m ago
    People who have reached State Pension age in the UK and meet specific criteria may claim Attendance Allowance, a non-means-tested weekly payment of £76.70 or more from the DWP.
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  2. Currently Reading3h 30m ago
    People of State Pension age in the UK may be able to claim a non-means-tested weekly Attendance Allowance payment of £76.70 or £114.60 to help with costs associated with a disability or health condition.

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