Independent Age can help older people with health issues claim Attendance Allowance or Pension Age Disability Payment.

Pension Credit aims to help those over State Pension age on a low income by increasing their annual income by an average of ...

Pension Credit aims to help those over State Pension age on a low income by increasing their annual income by an average of ...

More than 1.7 million people over State Pension age across Great Britain, including 155,000 in Scotland, are currently receiving up to £1,362 each month through a combination of two separate payments ...

More than 1.7 million State Pensioners are now receiving either £73.90 or £110.40 each week through Attendance Allowance.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has faced calls to look at the potential benefits of allowing older people with 'substantial mobility requirements' receiving Attendance Allowance to gain ...

Attendance Allowance, a crucial financial lifeline for disabled people over the state pension age, offers two rates - either £73.90 or £110.40 per week, depending on the severity of their disability.

Claims for this benefit can also boost your state pension payments by £82.90 a week STANDING in line at her local food bank, Wendy, 70, had just £10 in her bank account and was struggling to pay her ...

16:25, Wed, Nov 12, 2025 Updated: 16:39, Wed, Nov 12, 2025 Health conditions can make life and self-care significantly more challenging, especially as we age. Attendance Allowance is a benefit offered ...

Special one-off payments will be arriving in bank accounts of people who claim certain disability benefits over the coming weeks. The DWP has confirmed eligibility for this year's Christmas Bonus.