Five Attendance Allowance myths stopping pensioners claiming up to £5,959 a year

Attendance Allowance and Pension Age Disability Payment can be worth up to £114.60 a week, but many older people miss out because of common misunderstandings about eligibility.

DWP confirms full list of 71 neurological conditions that qualify for £496 handout

For the 2026/27 tax year, the maximum monthly payment for Attendance Allowance is approximately £496.60.

Pension boost 2026 - full breakdown of new payments for those over State Pension age

Pensioners could be hundreds of pounds better off from April 2026. Check the new State Pension and benefit increases.

State pensioners with back pain could claim £114 per week from DWP

It is estimated that over 10 million adults in the UK suffer from back pain.

Pensioners claiming Attendance Allowance most likely to get £458 a month for five years

More than 1.7 million people are now receiving either £76.70 or £114.60 a week through Attendance Allowance, or Pension Age Disability Payment in Scotland.