New way to claim extra £441 a month DWP payment for some | Personal Finance | Finance
Fresh Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) figures show that more than 1.7 million pensioners are now collecting additional financial support through Attendance Allowance.
Both programmes offer either £73.90 or £110.40 each week and are designed to help people of State Pension age with daily living expenses. These payments are issued every four weeks.
The benefit supports those with disabilities, long-term illnesses and mental or physical health difficulties. The list of conditions eligible for Attendance Allowance is comprehensive, encompassing nearly 50 ailments, though the most common disabling condition – a broad term used by the DWP – is arthritis, which helps 508,964 people across Great Britain.
For those contemplating submitting a fresh Attendance Allowance claim, official guidance states that the new online service will only handle a “limited number of applications each week”, reports the Daily Record.
It’s crucial to note that digital applications cannot be made using a mobile phone or tablet, instead requiring a desktop or laptop computer.
It’s vital to understand that online applications cannot be submitted via mobile phone or tablet, requiring instead a desktop or laptop computer. Individuals can also submit applications via post by either printing and completing the Attendance Allowance claim form available on GOV.UK here, or by ringing the helpline on 0800 731 0122 to request one.
Concerning the online application system, a DWP spokesperson recently declared: “We are temporarily testing a new online service to make claiming Attendance Allowance easier and to improve accessibility. While the online service is not yet widely available, no-one will miss out on the benefit as claimants can still apply in the usual way by post.”
Attendance Allowance delivers either £295.60 (lower rate) or £441.60 (higher rate) every four-week payment period.
The sum someone obtains depends on the level of support needed and the benefit is crafted 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 vital to understand there is no mobility component attached to Attendance Allowance.
How much could I receive on Attendance Allowance?
You could be eligible for either £73.90 (lower rate) or £110.40 (higher rate) each week. This equates to either £295.60 or £441.60 every pay period.
The money can be spent however you wish and it could assist you in maintaining your independence in your own home for longer. This could include paying for taxis, contributing towards bills, or hiring a cleaner or gardener.
How to make a claim for Attendance Allowance?
You’ll need to fill out a lengthy claim form when applying for Attendance Allowance. It may seem intimidating at first, but assistance is available from your local Citizens Advice, so don’t let the form deter you from applying.
If you’d prefer to do it yourself, you can follow the Citizens Advice guide on how to complete your claim form here. Full details of how to obtain the application form by post or over the phone can be found on the GOV.UK website here.
