DWP payment that could boost your income to £1,362 a month
Over 1.7 million people over the State Pension age across the UK are eligible to receive £1,362 each month through the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
Attendance Allowance, which is separate from the State Pension, offers additional financial aid for older people with a disability, long-term illness, or physical or mental health condition.
Attendance Allowance isn't means-tested and is valued at either £73.90 for the lower rate or £110.40 for the higher rate each week. As this benefit is typically paid every four weeks, it equates to either £295.60 or £441.60 per payment period.
The full New State Pension is currently valued at £230.25 per week, which amounts to £921 when paid every four weeks.
Over the 2025/26 financial year, annual payments are worth £11,973, according to the Daily Record.
However, it's crucial to note that not all of the 4.1 million people on the New State Pension receive the full amount as it is tied to National Insurance Contributions.
The full Basic State Pension is now worth £176.45 per week, or £705.80 every four-week payment period. Over the 2025/26 financial year, annual payments are worth £9,175.40.
To check your own future State Pension payments, use the online forecasting tool on GOV.UK here.
The sum awarded for Attendance Allowance hinges on the degree of assistance needed. This benefit is intended to aid individuals of State Pension age with daily living costs due to their health condition, enabling them to retain independence in their own home for an extended period.
There is no mobility component linked to Attendance Allowance.
Health conditions supported by Attendance Allowance
The conditions listed below are sourced from information recorded on the DWP's Attendance Allowance system:
Multiple Sclerosis
Psychoneurosis
Cystic Fibrosis
Infectious diseases: Viral disease - Coronavirus covid-19
Traumatic Paraplegia/Tetraplegia
Double Amputee
Frailty
Major Trauma Other than Traumatic Paraplegia/Tetraplegia
Total Parenteral Nutrition
Multiple Allergy Syndrome
Neurological Diseases
Learning Difficulties
Renal Disorders
Epilepsy
Respiratory Disorders and Diseases
Multi System Disorders
AIDS
Dementia
Severely Mentally impaired
Hearing Disorders
Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Spondylosis
Malignant Disease
Skin Disease
Arthritis
Asthma
Visual Disorders and Diseases
Deaf/Blind
Metabolic Disease
Haemophilia
Haemodialysis
Behavioural Disorder
Bowel and Stomach Disease
Diabetes Mellitus
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Parkinsons Disease
Psychosis
Disease Of The Muscles, Bones or Joints
Back Pain
Hyperkinetic Syndrome
Blood Disorders
Heart Disease
Motor Neurone Disease
Personality Disorder
Trauma to Limbs
Peripheral vascular Disease
Cerebrovascular Disease
Chronic Pain Syndromes
Here's a brief rundown of what you need to know about Attendance Allowance, including how to kick-start your application. Comprehensive information about claiming Attendance Allowance can be found on the GOV.UK website here.
Who can claim?
You should consider applying for Attendance Allowance if you have a disability or illness and require assistance or supervision throughout the day or at times during the night - even if you're not currently receiving that help.
If you struggle with personal tasks, such as needing a long time to complete them, experiencing pain, or requiring physical assistance like leaning on a chair, you should consider applying. Attendance Allowance isn't solely for individuals with a physical disability or illness.
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