State pensioners can get £115 a week on top of regular DWP payments

NewsCost Of LivingDWPA handy cost of living boost20:19, 09 Aug 2026State pensioners can get £115 by boosting their Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Attendance Allowance claims. Attendance Allowance is paid weekly at 2 different rates - the one you get depends on the level of help you need.‌Attendance Allowance is not means-tested - what you earn or how much you have in savings will not affect what you get. The lower rate is for frequent help or constant supervision during the day, or supervision at night.‌This is worth £76. But you can boost it to £115 - the higher rate - which is for those who need "help or supervision throughout both day and night, or a medical professional has said you’re nearing the end of life."‌READ MORE John Healey student loan debt update for 6 million plan 2