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People who have reached State Pension age and meet certain criteria may be able to claim £76.70 a week or more from the Attendance Allowance benefit.
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Who
Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), MoneySavingExpert.com, Martin Lewis
What
People who have reached State Pension age and meet certain criteria may be able to claim £76.70 a week or more from the Attendance Allowance benefit.
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 06:39:00 GMT · 5h 2m ago
Where
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Why
Attendance Allowance is designed to assist people of State Pension age with additional costs for those living with a disability or health condition severe enough to require care from another person.
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How this affects you
This non-means-tested weekly payment can provide crucial financial support to eligible State Pensioners needing care, potentially unlocking additional benefits and helping counterbalance rising cost-of-living pressures in the UK.
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