DWP £110 monthly payment more than a million are missing out on

A DWP programme is being missed out on by more than one million Brits. Attendance Allowance is a financial aid provided to older people who have reached State Pension age and are dealing with long-term physical or mental health conditions or disabilities.

Eligible Brits generally need to have a condition 'severe enough' to necessitate care or supervision from another person, and will have been receiving that assistance for 'at least six months'. As of August last year, nearly 1.7 million people across Great Britain were receiving additional financial support through Attendance Allowance. However, estimates from Policy in Practice suggest that as many as 1.1 million eligible people are missing out on its support.

With this in mind, we've compiled everything you need to know about the benefit, which could see you receiving either £73.90 or £110.40 from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

How much could I get on Attendance Allowance?

You could receive £73.90 for help during the day or at night, or £110.40 if you need assistance both day and night, or if you are terminally ill. The benefit is paid every four weeks, resulting in either £295.60 or £441.60 per pay period.

You have the freedom to spend the money as you see fit, which could help you maintain independence in your own home for an extended period.

Can I claim Attendance Allowance even if I have savings and other income?

Yes. Attendance Allowance is not means-tested, so your income or savings do not affect eligibility - there is no limit. It is also tax-free and exempts you from the Benefit Cap, ensuring no deductions from other benefits.

Will Attendance Allowance affect my State Pension?

No, it won't impact your State Pension, and you can still claim it even if you're working and earning money.

Health issues supported by Attendance Allowance

According to theDaily Record, people who are experiencing the following health issues are likely eligible for Attendance Allowance:

• Arthritis
• Spondylosis
• Back Pain - Other / Precise Diagnosis not Specified
• Disease of The Muscles, Bones or Joints
• Trauma to Limbs
• Blindness
• Deafness
• Heart disease
• Chest disease
• Asthma
• Cystic Fibrosis
• Cerebrovascular Disease
• Peripheral Vascular Disease
• Epilepsy
• Neurological Diseases
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Parkinson's
• Motor Neurone Disease
• Chronic Pain Syndromes
• Diabetes Mellitus
• Metabolic Disease
• Traumatic Paraplegia/Tetraplegia
• Major Trauma Other than Traumatic Paraplegia/Tetraplegia
• Learning Difficulties
• Psychosis
• Psychoneurosis
• Personality Disorder
• Dementia
• Behavioural Disorder
• Alcohol and Drug Abuse
• Hyperkinetic Syndrome
• Renal Disorders
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease
• Bowel and Stomach Disease
• Blood Disorders
• Haemophilia
• Multiple System Disorders
• Multiple Allergy Syndrome
• Skin Disease
• Malignant Disease
• Severely Mentally Impaired
• Double Amputee
• Deaf/Blind
• Haemodialysis
• Frailty
• Total Parenteral Nutrition
• AIDS

Support is also provided to people who are terminally ill.

Will Attendance Allowance impact other benefits?

The other benefits you get might increase if you get Attendance Allowance, these include:

• Housing Benefit Reduction
• Council Tax Reduction
• Extra Pension Credit

You can find comprehensive guidance on Attendance Allowance on GOV.UK here.