Extra Pounds for Pensioners with Health Needs | Leeds News

Pensioners with certain health conditions could be eligible for an extra £114 per week — that’s £458 monthly — in Attendance Allowance, designed to cover personal care and daily living costs. This benefit, not tied to income or savings, saw a 3.8% rise in April, with the higher rate now at £114.60 weekly. Over 1.7 million people currently receive it, with arthritis affecting over 522,000 and dementia impacting more than 200,000. The DWP has released updated guidance and a full list of qualifying conditions — worth checking if you or someone you know might benefit. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d52fcd806ffeae37