More than 1.6 million people over State Pension age are receiving either £72.65 or £108.55 each week in Attendance Allowance.

At present, individuals can lease a vehicle through the programme if they receive a qualifying mobility allowance that ...

Older people with a long-term health condition, disability, or have additional care needs are being urged to contact a ...

People over State Pension age living in five council areas can now claim a new disability benefit which is set to replace Attendance Allowance in Scotland by the end of this year. Older people living ...

Anyone denied benefits can appeal if they think the decision was wrong, a mistake was made, or evidence was overlooked.

However, an award for PIP may enable claimants to access means-tested benefits even if they have previously been told they are not eligible and according to guidance in the PIP Handbook, it may also ...

Here, Telegraph Money takes you through what you need to know about the benefit. Attendance allowance is a government ... this may include a letter from your GP or consultant, your care plan ...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed a 1.7 per cent increase in benefits ... the highest award for both the daily living and mobility components. Attendance Allowance does ...

The annual increase for disability benefits, including Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Disability Living Allowance (DLA), Attendance Allowance ... at the lower care award have increased ...

Attendance Allowance is increasing this year, the DWP has confirmed. It's a benefit that helps older ... When the move begins, they’ll get letters from the Department for Work and Pensions ...

Personal Independence Payment is a benefit for people over the age of 16 and under State Pension age who need help with extra ...