More than one million people are receiving additional financial aid from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) through Attendance Allowance. This benefit, which is either £73.90 or £110.40 per week, is designed for those of State Pension age who are dealing with long-term physical or mental health issues or disabilities.

To be eligible, Brits typically need to have a condition severe enough to necessitate care or supervision from another person and must have been receiving this assistance for at least six months. Despite seeming straightforward, P olicy in Practice estimates that as many as 1.1 million eligible people are not receiving this support.

In an effort to simplify this process for those over State Pension age, we've compiled a list of more than 40 health conditions typ

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