DWP confirms 10 conditions most likely to get state pensioners Attendance Allowance

NewsCost Of LivingDWPThe money is issued every four weeks16:06, 22 Aug 2026The money is issued every four weeksThe Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed the health conditions most likely to qualify state pensioners for Attendance Allowance. DWP Attendance Allowance is a benefit that helps those of State Pension age with extra costs if they have a disability or a health condition.‌Figures from the DWP show that at the end of August 2025, more than 1.7 million older people were receiving Attendance Allowance. Those entitled to the benefit receive either £76.70 or £114.60 per week.‌The money is issued every four weeks, which amounts to £306.40 or £458.40 per payment period. DWP figures show that more than half a million of the 1.7 million people who receive Attendance Allowance get i