State pensioners born before certain date could claim £1,362 a month
Attendance Allowance and Pension Age Disability Payment (PADP) are paid independently of the state pension. They are not means-tested but can be a big help
A total of 1.7 million individuals born prior to 1959 could potentially claim £1,362 each month through a combination of two DWP benefits. These are the Attendance Allowance and Pension Age Disability Payment (PADP), which are separate from the state pension. These two benefits offer additional financial assistance for older individuals suffering from a disability, long-term illness, or physical or mental health conditions.
Both Attendance Allowance and PADP are not means-tested and are valued at either £73.90 for the lower rate or £110.40 for the higher rate each week. As these benefits are typically paid every four weeks, this equates to either £295.60 or £441.60 per pay period.
The Pension Age Disability Payment (PADP) is Social Security Scotland's counterpart to the DWP's Attendance Allowance. It serves as the primary non-means tested benefit for those who become disabled after reaching pension age.
The Scottish Government's policy is to maintain nearly all rules identical to the Attendance Allowance, but with improvements to administrative processes, reports Birmingham Live.
The sum awarded via Attendance Allowance or the Pension Age Disability Payment (PADP) depends on the level of support an person requires.
These benefits aim to assist State Pension age individuals with the additional daily living costs incurred due to a health condition or disability, potentially enabling them to maintain independence in their own homes for longer.
It's crucial to remember that neither Attendance Allowance nor PADP includes a mobility component.
The conditions outlined on the DWP website are derived from data from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Attendance Allowance system, and PADP also assists individuals with these conditions.
However, this list should not be viewed as a checklist for eligibility. Rather, it provides an understanding of the types of conditions frequently supported through these benefits.
Comprehensive details on how to obtain the application form by post or over the phone can be located on the GOV.UK website online.
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