More than 416,300 older people are receiving tax-free financial support through Attendance Allowance.
The latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions show that in February this year, there were 416,313 people across Great Britain receiving Attendance Allowance support for arthritis, making it the most-claimed for health condition by people over State Pension age. More than 37,500 older people in Scotland are receiving either £68.10 or £101.75 each week in extra financial support along with 1,180 living abroad.
People claiming Attendance Allowance for arthritis The number of people currently claiming Attendance Allowance: Top Money Stories Today You should also consider claiming if you need help or supervision throughout the day or night and have: It’s tax-free and you'll be exempt from the Benefit Cap so you won't have money taken away from any other benefits.
It might seem daunting at first but help is available from your nearest Citizens Advice, so don't let the form put you off applying. What happens if I am about to reach State Pension age? If you're thinking about applying for Attendance Allowance when you reach State Pension age, you might be better off claiming PIP straight away.
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