The DWP is currently paying out £108.55 per week in the form of Attendance Allowance to 118,000 people to help with heart-related issues such as angina, heart disease and high blood pressure
State pensioners suffering from certain medical conditions are receiving £108 from the Department for Work and Pensions.
The DWP is providing financial aid to those of State Pension age who are battling various heart conditions, in the form of Attendance Allowance. This allowance amounts to either £72.65 or £108.55 per week – or 2290.60 or £434.20 every four-week pay period.
Currently, the DWP is assisting 118,000 individuals with heart-related issues such as angina, coronary heart disease, arrhythmia and high blood pressure. Attendance Allowance is a benefit for people over State Pension age who require help with personal care or supervision due to an illness or disability.
There are two different weekly rates, and the amount you receive depends on the level of help you need. Any Attendance Allowance you receive doesn’t necessarily have to be spent on your care. Many people use the money for other types of assistance at home, or on equipment that helps them maintain their independence.
For instance, it could help you cover bills, arrange meal deliveries or pay for taxis, reports Birmingham Live. One grateful pensioner, speaking to Age UK, shared their relief: “Since Age UK Durham helped me claim Attendance Allowance I don’t have to worry. All these years I could have been having help but I didn’t know.”
It turns out that if you’re over the State Pension age and struggle with any kind of physical or mental issue, including hearing or seeing problems, or conditions like dementia, you might be entitled to some extra support.
Age UK points out that you should’ve needed this help for at least six months, unless you’re terminally ill – then you can get help immediately.
