Home / Business and Economy / 1 Million Britons Missing Out on £110 Weekly Disability Benefit
1 Million Britons Missing Out on £110 Weekly Disability Benefit
13 Nov
Summary
- Over 1 million Britons could be eligible for Attendance Allowance
- Benefit worth up to £110.40 per week to help with personal care
- Claim can also unlock other perks like free TV license
According to the latest data, approximately 1.9 million people in Britain are currently claiming Attendance Allowance, a disability benefit provided by the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP). However, policy experts estimate that as many as 1.1 million more people could be eligible for this support but are not claiming it.
The Attendance Allowance offers financial assistance to those with a physical, mental, or health condition severe enough that they require help with personal care or supervision for their own safety. Eligible individuals can receive either £73.90 or £110.40 per week, depending on the severity of their disability. This translates to annual support worth up to £5,740.80.
Beyond the direct financial aid, claiming Attendance Allowance can also unlock other valuable benefits. This includes access to Pension Credit, which can top up a recipient's weekly income to £227.10 if single or £346.60 if they have a partner. Attendance Allowance claimants over 75 are also entitled to a free TV license worth £174.50 per year, as well as cold weather payments and the warm home discount.
