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Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mirror
People on key DWP benefit could get up to £447 every month next year
Attendance Allowance is currently worth either £73.90 or £110.40 each week and is designed to help people of State Pension age with daily living expenses - it does not cover mobility needs. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has released new figures showing that nearly 1.7 million elderly individuals are now receiving extra financial aid through Attendance Allowance. The allowance, currently valued at either £73.90 or £110.40 per week, is intended to assist those of State Pension age with daily living costs - it does not cater to mobility requirements. In Scotland, this benefit has been superseded by the Pension Age Disability Payment (PADP), which adheres to a similar eligibility and payment framework. Both benefits, along with other disability allowances administered by DWP, such as Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Disability Living Allowance (DLA) and Carer's Allowance, are set to increase next year in line with the September inflation rate. This figure is expected to be announced in mid-October, with the benefit uprating confirmed during the Autumn Budget. Recent data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) indicates that the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation rate for June stood at 3.6 per cent. If the CPI inflation rate remains at 3.6 per cent, the lower rate of Attendance Allowance will increase from £73.90 to £76.55, equating to £306.20 every four-week payment period. Those on the higher rate would see their weekly payments rise from £110.40 to £114.35, totalling £457.40 every four-week pay period. The Scottish Government is responsible for determining the uprating for all devolved benefits, including PADP, and typically aligns with the uprating set by the UK Government under the CPI inflation rate. The confirmed rate will be announced in the Scottish Budget before the year's end, reports the Daily Record. It's crucial to bear in mind that there are still three more CPI inflation rates to be revealed by the ONS before we can definitively ascertain how much Attendance Allowance or PADP will increase from April 2026. Understanding how the uprating is calculated and its current status can aid in future planning. Here's everything you need to know about Attendance Allowance, including the primary health conditions being claimed, eligibility criteria, and how to lodge a claim. Who is eligible to claim Attendance Allowance or PADP? You should consider applying for Attendance Allowance or PADP if you have a disability or illness and require assistance or supervision throughout the day or at certain times during the night - even if you're not currently receiving that help. This could encompass: Help with your personal care - for example getting dressed, eating or drinking, getting in and out of bed, bathing or showering and going to the toilet Help to stay safe You should also consider applying if you struggle with personal tasks, such as those that take a considerable amount of time, cause discomfort or require physical assistance, like needing a chair for support. Attendance Allowance and PADP are not exclusively for individuals with a physical disability or illness. It's also advisable to claim if you require assistance or supervision throughout the day or night due to: a mental health condition learning difficulties a sensory condition - if you are deaf or visually impaired How much could I receive? You could be eligible for either £73.90 (lower rate) or £110.40 (higher rate) per week. This equates to either £295.60 or £441.60 each pay period. The funds can be used however you see fit and could assist in maintaining your independence at home for a longer duration. Potential uses might include: covering taxi fares contributing towards bills hiring a cleaner or gardener Can I claim Attendance Allowance or PADP even if I have savings and other income? Absolutely. Both benefits are not means-tested, so your other income sources or the amount you have in savings are irrelevant - there's no upper limit. Both benefits are also tax-free and exempt from the Benefit Cap, ensuring no deductions from any other benefits. Will Attendance Allowance or PADP impact my State Pension? No, they won't affect your State Pension and you can still claim even if you're currently employed and earning an income. How does Attendance Allowance or PADP influence other benefits? The other perks you may receive could increase if you're eligible for Attendance Allowance or PADP, these include:. Additional Pension Credit Housing Benefit Reduction Council Tax Reduction How do I apply? To apply for Attendance Allowance, you'll need to fill out a lengthy claim form. It might seem intimidating initially, but assistance is available from your local Citizens Advice, so don't let the form deter you from applying. If you'd rather handle it yourself, you can follow the Citizens Advice guide on how to complete your claim form here. Comprehensive instructions on how to obtain the application form by post or over the phone can be found on the website here. What happens if I'm nearing State Pension age? If you're considering applying for Attendance Allowance or PADP upon reaching State Pension age, you might be better off claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP) or Adult Disability Payment immediately - you could potentially receive more money. Who is ineligible for Attendance Allowance? Elderly individuals residing in Scotland can no longer claim Attendance Allowance and must instead apply for Pension Age Disability Payment. You won't qualify for Attendance Allowance if you're already receiving PIP or Disability Living Allowance (DLA) to cover your care costs. If you apply for Attendance Allowance while receiving DLA, the DWP will typically reassess your DLA award instead. You can renew your PIP or DLA when the current award expires, provided you continue to meet the eligibility requirements. If your renewal is unsuccessful, you have the option to apply for Attendance Allowance instead.
Daily Record
2 days ago
- Business
- Daily Record
People on Attendance Allowance could be due up to £447 every month next year
The September CPI figure published in October will determine the annual uprating for DWP disability benefits. The latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show there are now nearly 1.7 million older people receiving additional financial support through Attendance Allowance, including 150,000 living in Scotland. The payment is currently worth either £73.90 or £110.40 each week and is designed to help people of State Pension age with daily living expenses - it does not cover mobility needs. The benefit has been replaced in Scotland by Pension Age Disability Payment (PADP), which follows a similar eligibility and payment structure. Both benefits, and other disability benefits delivered by DWP, including Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Disability Living Allowance (DLA) and Carer's Allowance will rise next year by the September inflation rate. This is due to be published in mid-October with the benefit uprating confirmed at the Autumn Budget. The latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures show that the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation rate for June was 3.6 per cent. If the CPI inflation rate stays at 3.6 per cent, the lower rate of Attendance Allowance will rise from £73.90 to £76.55, some £306.20 every four-week payment period. Someone on the higher rate would see payments go up from ££110.40 per week to £114.35, some £457.40 every four-week pay period. The Scottish Government determines the uprating for all devolved benefits, including PADP and typically tends to follow the uprating set by the UK Government under the CPI inflation rate. The rate will be confirmed in the Scottish Budget before the end of the year. It's important to remember there are still three more CPI inflation rates to be announced by the ONS before we know for certain how much Attendance Allowance or PADP will increase from April 2026. However, being aware of how the uprating is calculated and what it's currently at can help plan ahead. Below is everything you need to know about Attendance Allowance including the main health conditions being claimed, eligibility and how to make a claim. Full details on Pension Age Disability Payment can be found on here. Who can claim Attendance Allowance or PADP? You should apply for Attendance Allowance or PADP if you have a disability or illness and need help or supervision throughout the day or at times during the night -even if you don't currently get that help. This might include: Help with your personal care - for example getting dressed, eating or drinking, getting in and out of bed, bathing or showering and going to the toilet Help to stay safe You should also apply if you have difficulties with personal tasks, for example if they take you a long time, you experience pain or you need physical help, like a chair to lean on. Attendance Allowance and PADP are not just for people with a physical disability or illness. You should also claim if you need help or supervision throughout the day or night and have: a mental health condition learning difficulties a sensory condition - if you are deaf or visually impaired How much could I get? You could receive either £73.90 (lower rate) or £110.40 (higher rate) each week. This amounts to either £295.60 or £441.60 every pay period. You can spend the money however you like and it could help you stay independent in your own home for longer. This might include: paying for taxis helping towards bills paying for a cleaner or gardener Can I claim Attendance Allowance or PADP even if I have savings and other income? Yes. Both benefits are not means-tested so it doesn't matter what other money you have coming in or how much you have in savings either - there's no limit. Both benefits are also tax-free and you will be exempt from the Benefit Cap so you won't have money taken away from any other benefits. Will Attendance Allowance or PADP affect my State Pension? No, they won't affect your State Pension and you can even claim if you're still working and earning money. How does Attendance Allowance or PADP affect other benefits? The other benefits you get might increase if you get Attendance Allowance or PADP, these include: Extra Pension Credit Housing Benefit Reduction Council Tax Reduction How do I make a claim? You will need to complete a long claim form when you apply for Attendance Allowance. It might seem daunting at first but help is available from your nearest Citizens Advice, so don't let the form put you off applying. If you'd prefer to do it yourself you can follow the Citizens Advice guide on how to fill in your claim form here. Full details of how to get the application form by post or over the phone can be found on the website here. What happens if I am about to reach State Pension age? If you are thinking about applying for Attendance Allowance or PADP when you reach State Pension age, you might be better off claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP) or Adult Disability Payment straight away - you may be able to get more money. Who cannot claim Attendance Allowance? Older people living in Scotland can no longer claim Attendance Allowance and need to claim Pension Age Disability Payment instead. You won't be able to get Attendance Allowance if you already get PIP or Disability Living Allowance (DLA) to pay for your care. If you apply for Attendance Allowance while getting DLA, the DWP will usually reassess your DLA award instead. You can renew your PIP or DLA when the existing award ends as long as you still meet the eligibility criteria. If your renewal is unsuccessful you can apply for Attendance Allowance instead.
Daily Record
2 days ago
- Health
- Daily Record
Pensioners claiming new health benefit could get first payment before end of this month
Pension Age Disability Payment has replaced all new claims for Attendance Allowance in Scotland. Pension Credit – Could you or someone you know be eligible? The latest figures from Social Security Scotland show there were 1,875 people over 66 receiving Pension Age Disability Payments (PADP), the new devolved benefit that has now replaced all claims for Attendance Allowance north of the border. People of State Pension age with a disability, long-term illness or health condition could be eligible for the lower rate of £73.90 if they need help during the day or at night, or the higher rate of £110.40, if they need help during the day and at night, or if they are terminally ill. For anyone thinking about making a new claim, the latest data indicates the average processing time - from point of application to decision award letter - is currently six working days. For those applying with a terminal illness it is one working day. This means people submitting a new claim this week could receive a letter or an email before next weekend. However, it's important to be aware that complex cases may take longer and as awareness about the new benefit grows, that timeframe will undoubtedly increase. Insights from Social Security Scotland also shows the most common age of claimants is currently over 75. It also reveals that of the 2,575 applications processed - with a decision made by April 30 - 77 per cent were authorised, 11 per cent were denied and 11 per cent were withdrawn. Most successful applicants received the higher rate. Of all authorised applications, 79 per cent were awarded the higher level of 110.40 per week and 21 per cent were awarded the lower level of £73.90 over the period to 30 April 2025. Health conditions supported by Attendance Allowance and PADP The conditions listed below are sourced from information recorded on the DWP's Attendance Allowance computer system. PADP also supports people with these conditions. It's important to note this list is not a checklist for claiming Attendance Allowance or PADP, it is intended to help people understand what type of conditions are being supported. However, if you need extra support during the day or night due to a long-term illness, disability or health condition, you should check out the official eligibility guidance for Attendance Allowance on the website here. Main health conditions providing support to older people across Great Britain Arthritis Spondylosis Back Pain Disease Of The Muscles, Bones or Joints Trauma to Limbs Visual Disorders and Diseases Hearing Disorders Heart Disease Respiratory Disorders and Diseases Asthma Cystic Fibrosis Cerebrovascular Disease Peripheral vascular Disease Epilepsy Neurological Diseases Multiple Sclerosis Parkinsons Disease Motor Neurone Disease Chronic Pain Syndromes Diabetes Mellitus Metabolic Disease Traumatic Paraplegia/Tetraplegia Major Trauma Other than Traumatic Paraplegia/Tetraplegia Learning Difficulties Psychosis Psychoneurosis Personality Disorder Dementia Behavioural Disorder Alcohol and Drug Abuse Hyperkinetic Syndrome Renal Disorders Inflammatory Bowel Disease Bowel and Stomach Disease Blood Disorders Haemophilia Multi System Disorders Multiple Allergy Syndrome Skin Disease Malignant Disease Severely Mentally impaired Double Amputee Deaf/Blind Haemodialysis Frailty Total Parenteral Nutrition AIDS Infectious diseases: Viral disease - Coronavirus covid-19 The Scottish Government said PADP has been designed with the help of people who will be eligible for the benefit and those who support them. Improvements include a streamlined process for people to nominate a third party representative who can support them to communicate with Social Security Scotland. A fast-track process will be put in place for applicants diagnosed with a terminal illness. As already mentioned, this takes just one working day on average to process. Eligibility for Pension Age Disability Payment Guidance on provides full details on who can claim, how to claim, additional help available, what happens after a claim is submitted and extra support for successful claimants. Find out more here. You can apply for Pension Age Disability Payment if you have both: Reached State Pension age (66) Had care needs during the day or night for 6 months or more because of a disability or health condition You can still apply if: You have not had care needs for 6 months or more - your award will begin 6 months from when your care needs started if your application is successful You are waiting for, or do not have, a diagnosis You have a terminal illness - there is a separate fast-track application process if you're terminally ill It's important to be aware you cannot get Pension Age Disability Payment and Attendance Allowance at the same time. Existing claimants will automatically move to Pension Age Disability Payment - Social Security Scotland will do this and you will not have to do anything. If you get Disability Living Allowance (DLA), you do not need to do anything. Your benefit will move to Social Security Scotland. Payment rates for Pension Age Disability Payment Social Security Scotland will provide Pension Age Disability Payment at the same weekly rate as Attendance Allowance. It is also currently doing this for the devolved Child Disability Payment and Adult Disability Payment. The weekly payment rates for Attendance Allowance are: Lower rate - £73.90 Higher rate - £110.40 How do I apply for the Pension Age Disability Payment? You can only apply for the new disability assistance benefit if it has opened in your area. You can check on the dedicated pages on here. Anyone over State Pension age with a disability that means they need assistance with looking after themselves, or supervision to keep them safe, should continue to apply for Attendance Allowance through the DWP. Get support making a claim from an independent advocate Help is also available from the independent advocacy service VoiceAbility, which is funded by the Scottish Government, to help disabled people applying for devolved benefits. It provides a free, nationwide advocacy service supporting disabled people to access Social Security Scotland benefits. If you need an advocate, you should: contact Social Security Scotland for free on 0800 182 2222 ask them to refer you to the Independent Advocacy Service Full contact details can be found here.
Daily Record
3 days ago
- Health
- Daily Record
Money saving Expert urges over one million pensioners to check eligibility for £3,800 benefit
More than one million people over State Pension age are missing out on over £3,800 a year, according to Money Saving Expert ( The consumer website founded by Martin Lewis is urging older people with a long-term illness, disability or physical health condition to make sure they are not missing out on additional financial support through Attendance Allowance. Older people in Scotland can no longer claim Attendance Allowance as it has been replaced north of the border by Pension Age Disability Payment (PADP). This is a devolved benefit administered and delivered by Social Security Scotland which follows a similar eligibility and payment structure as the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). In this week's newsletter, Martin explained how it has now been 18 months since he and the team of experts launched an awareness campaign to drive take-up of the benefit, which is not means-tested. The financial guru explained how success stories have 'flooded in' however, it still remains 'massively under-claimed, with potentially a million eligible pensioners missing out', according to Policy in Practice. Martin urged people to take a few minutes and read through their online guide to make sure they, or a loved one, are not missing out on thousands of pounds. You can read the full guide here. The latest figures from the 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 benefit 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 aware there is no mobility component attached to Attendance Allowance. Support for people with health conditions The benefit supports people with a disability, long-term illness and mental or physical health issues. The list of conditions supported through Attendance Allowance is long, but the most common disabling condition - an umbrella term used by the DWP - is arthritis, which provides support for 483,376 people across Great Britain, including 44,455 in Scotland. It's important to note that this list is not a checklist for claiming Attendance Allowance, it is intended to help people understand what type of conditions are being supported. However, if you need extra support during the day or night due to a long-term illness, disability or health condition, you should check out the official eligibility guidance on the website here. The figures below show the percentage of people claiming for health issues related to these 48 conditions: Arthritis - 47% Spondylosis - 48% Back Pain - Other / Precise Diagnosis not Specified - 43% Disease Of The Muscles, Bones or Joints - 40% Trauma to Limbs - 36% Visual Disorders and Diseases - 41% Hearing Disorders - 42% Heart Disease - 50% Respiratory Disorders and Diseases - 33% Asthma - 47% Cystic Fibrosis - 27% Cerebrovascular Disease - 42% Peripheral vascular Disease - 41% Epilepsy - 44% Neurological Diseases - 50% Multiple Sclerosis - 52% Parkinsons - 30% Motor Neurone Disease - 32% Chronic Pain Syndromes - 39% Diabetes Mellitus - 39% Metabolic Disease - 38% Traumatic Paraplegia - 54% Major Trauma Other than Traumatic/Paraplegia - 45% Learning Difficulties - 48% Psychosis - 44% Psychoneurosis - 38% Personality Disorder - 48% Dementia - 20% Behavioral Disorder - 28% Alcohol and Drug Abuse - 37% Hyperkinetic Syndrome - 27% Renal Disorders - 26% Inflammatory Bowel Disease - 42% Bowel and Stomach Disease - 37% Blood Disorders - 39% Haemophilia - 39% Multi System Disorders - 41% Multiple Allergy Syndrome - 44% Skin Disease - 37% Malignant Disease - 35% Haemodialysis - 22% Frailty - 100% AIDS - 47% Coronavirus covid-19 - 1% Viral disease - precise diagnosis not specified - 13% Tuberculosis - 53% Bacterial disease - precise diagnosis not specified - 43% Cognitive disorder (other) - 22% It's important to note there are special rules for people with a terminal illness, to help speed up their application - full details on here. Below is everything you need to know about Attendance Allowance including the main health conditions being claimed, eligibility and how to make a claim. Full details on Pension Age Disability Payment can be found on here. Who can claim Attendance Allowance or PADP? You should apply for Attendance Allowance or PADP if you have a disability or illness and need help or supervision throughout the day or at times during the night -even if you don't currently get that help. This might include: Help with your personal care - for example getting dressed, eating or drinking, getting in and out of bed, bathing or showering and going to the toilet Help to stay safe You should also apply if you have difficulties with personal tasks, for example if they take you a long time, you experience pain or you need physical help, like a chair to lean on. Attendance Allowance and PADP are not just for people with a physical disability or illness. You should also claim if you need help or supervision throughout the day or night and have: How much could I get? You could receive either £73.90 (lower rate) or £110.40 (higher rate) each week. This amounts to either £295.60 or £441.60 every pay period. You can spend the money however you like and it could help you stay independent in your own home for longer. This might include: paying for taxis helping towards bills paying for a cleaner or gardener Can I claim Attendance Allowance or PADP even if I have savings and other income? Yes. Both benefits are not means-tested so it doesn't matter what other money you have coming in or how much you have in savings either - there's no limit. Both benefits are also tax-free and you will be exempt from the Benefit Cap so you won't have money taken away from any other benefits. Will Attendance Allowance or PADP affect my State Pension? No, they won't affect your State Pension and you can even claim if you're still working and earning money. How does Attendance Allowance or PADP affect other benefits? The other benefits you get might increase if you get Attendance Allowance or PADP, these include: Extra Pension Credit Housing Benefit Reduction Council Tax Reduction How do I make a claim? You will need to complete a long claim form when you apply for Attendance Allowance. It might seem daunting at first but help is available from your nearest Citizens Advice, so don't let the form put you off applying. If you'd prefer to do it yourself you can follow the Citizens Advice guide on how to fill in your claim form here. Full details of how to get the application form by post or over the phone can be found on the website here. What happens if I am about to reach State Pension age? If you are thinking about applying for Attendance Allowance or PADP when you reach State Pension age, you might be better off claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP) or Adult Disability Payment straight away - you may be able to get more money. Who cannot claim Attendance Allowance? Older people living in Scotland can no longer claim Attendance Allowance and need to claim Pension Age Disability Payment instead. You won't be able to get Attendance Allowance if you already get PIP or Disability Living Allowance (DLA) to pay for your care. If you apply for Attendance Allowance while getting DLA, the DWP will usually reassess your DLA award instead. You can renew your PIP or DLA when the existing award ends as long as you still meet the eligibility criteria. If your renewal is unsuccessful you can apply for Attendance Allowance instead. Find out more about Attendance Allowance on the website here.
Daily Record
08-07-2025
- Health
- Daily Record
Older people with health issues urged to claim new devolved benefit
Pension Age Disability Payments has now replaced all claims for Attendance Allowance in Scotland. Pension Credit – Could you or someone you know be eligible? The latest figures from Social Security Scotland show there were 1,875 people over 66 receiving Pension Age Disability Payments (PADP), the new devolved benefit that has now replaced all claims for Attendance Allowance north of the border. People of State Pension age with a disability, long-term illness or health condition could be eligible for the lower rate of £73.90 if they need help during the day or at night, or the higher rate of £110.40, if they need help during the day and at night, or if they are terminally ill. For anyone thinking about making a new claim, the latest data indicates the average processing time - from point of application to decision award letter - is currently six working days. For those applying with a terminal illness it is one working day. This means people submitting a new claim this week could receive a letter or an email before next weekend. However, it's important to be aware that complex cases may take longer and as awareness about the new benefit grows, that timeframe will undoubtedly increase. Insights from Social Security Scotland also shows the most common age of claimants is currently over 75. It also reveals that of the 2,575 applications processed - with a decision made by April 30 - 77 per cent were authorised, 11 per cent were denied and 11 per cent were withdrawn. Most successful applicants received the higher rate. Of all authorised applications, 79 per cent were awarded the higher level of 110.40 per week and 21 per cent were awarded the lower level of £73.90 over the period to 30 April 2025. Health conditions supported by Attendance Allowance and PADP The conditions listed below are sourced from information recorded on the DWP's Attendance Allowance computer system. PADP also supports people with these conditions. It's important to note this list is not a checklist for claiming Attendance Allowance or PADP, it is intended to help people understand what type of conditions are being supported. However, if you need extra support during the day or night due to a long-term illness, disability or health condition, you should check out the official eligibility guidance for Attendance Allowance on the website here. Main health conditions providing support to older people across Great Britain Arthritis Spondylosis Back Pain Disease Of The Muscles, Bones or Joints Trauma to Limbs Visual Disorders and Diseases Hearing Disorders Heart Disease Respiratory Disorders and Diseases Asthma Cystic Fibrosis Cerebrovascular Disease Peripheral vascular Disease Epilepsy Neurological Diseases Multiple Sclerosis Parkinsons Disease Motor Neurone Disease Chronic Pain Syndromes Diabetes Mellitus Metabolic Disease Traumatic Paraplegia/Tetraplegia Major Trauma Other than Traumatic Paraplegia/Tetraplegia Learning Difficulties Psychosis Psychoneurosis Personality Disorder Dementia Behavioural Disorder Alcohol and Drug Abuse Hyperkinetic Syndrome Renal Disorders Inflammatory Bowel Disease Bowel and Stomach Disease Blood Disorders Haemophilia Multi System Disorders Multiple Allergy Syndrome Skin Disease Malignant Disease Severely Mentally impaired Double Amputee Deaf/Blind Haemodialysis Frailty Total Parenteral Nutrition AIDS Infectious diseases: Viral disease - Coronavirus covid-19 The Scottish Government said PADP has been designed with the help of people who will be eligible for the benefit and those who support them. Improvements include a streamlined process for people to nominate a third party representative who can support them to communicate with Social Security Scotland. A fast-track process will be put in place for applicants diagnosed with a terminal illness. As already mentioned, this takes just one working day on average to process. Eligibility for Pension Age Disability Payment Guidance on provides full details on who can claim, how to claim, additional help available, what happens after a claim is submitted and extra support for successful claimants. Find out more here. You can apply for Pension Age Disability Payment if you have both: Reached State Pension age (66) Had care needs during the day or night for 6 months or more because of a disability or health condition You can still apply if: You have not had care needs for 6 months or more - your award will begin 6 months from when your care needs started if your application is successful You are waiting for, or do not have, a diagnosis You have a terminal illness - there is a separate fast-track application process if you're terminally ill It's important to be aware you cannot get Pension Age Disability Payment and Attendance Allowance at the same time. Existing claimants will automatically move to Pension Age Disability Payment - Social Security Scotland will do this and you will not have to do anything. If you get Disability Living Allowance (DLA), you do not need to do anything. Your benefit will move to Social Security Scotland. Payment rates for Pension Age Disability Payment Social Security Scotland will provide Pension Age Disability Payment at the same weekly rate as Attendance Allowance. It is also currently doing this for the devolved Child Disability Payment and Adult Disability Payment. The weekly payment rates for Attendance Allowance are: Lower rate - £73.90 Higher rate - £110.40 How do I apply for the Pension Age Disability Payment? You can only apply for the new disability assistance benefit if it has opened in your area. You can check on the dedicated pages on here. Anyone over State Pension age with a disability that means they need assistance with looking after themselves, or supervision to keep them safe, should continue to apply for Attendance Allowance through the DWP. Get support making a claim from an independent advocate Help is also available from the independent advocacy service VoiceAbility, which is funded by the Scottish Government, to help disabled people applying for devolved benefits. It provides a free, nationwide advocacy service supporting disabled people to access Social Security Scotland benefits. If you need an advocate, you should: contact Social Security Scotland for free on 0800 182 2222 ask them to refer you to the Independent Advocacy Service Full contact details can be found here.
