Attendance Allowance is a benefit paid to people over state pension age who need extra help because of an illness or disability
Attendance Allowance is a benefit given to individuals over the state pension age who require additional assistance due to an illness or disability. There are two different rates - £72.65 or £108.55 per week - that can be paid, depending on your personal situation.
If you have a physical disability, mental disability, or both, and your condition has required help for at least six months, you may be eligible, reports the Mirror. He relayed: "Following your advice, my mother-in-law was granted £73/wk plus £727 backdated to the time of application."
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