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The latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that at the end of August 2024, nearly 1.7 million older people were claiming Attendance Allowance , including 150,000 living in Scotland. ‌

The tax-free benefit is not means-tested and worth either £73.90 (lower rate) or £110.40 (higher rate) each week during the 2025/26 financial year. Attendance Allowance is usually paid every four weeks, this amounts to either £295.60 or £441.60 every pay period - some £5,740.80 during the 2025/26 financial year. ‌

How much someone receives depends on the level of support needed and the benefit is designed to help people of State Pension age with daily living expenses which can also help them stay independent in their own home for longer. It’s important to be aw

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