DWP paying older people with these conditions extra £441 a month View 2 Images

Arthritis is the most prevalent health condition for claiming Attendance Allowance, with nearly 509,000 pensioners across Great Britain awarded the benefit for it. Additionally, there are 74,804 people over the age of 66 seeking support for muscle, joint or back pain.

Joint pain, particularly lower back pain, is quite common and while it typically improves within a few weeks, it can sometimes persist or recur, especially as we age. Around 2.5 million people across the UK suffer from back pain every day of the year, and many may not realise they could be eligible for financial assistance to cover any additional costs caused by the condition.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) latest figures reveal th

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