Pensioners urged to check eligibility for Attendance Allowance worth up to £5,959 a year
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Pensioners urged to check eligibility for Attendance Allowance worth up to £5,959 a year

8 Jun 2026 · Originally published 8 Jun 2026 7/10 Original headline: DWP can give £5,959 a year to State Pensioners and there's no means testing
Attendance Allowance is available to people of State Pension age who have a disability or health condition requiring extra care. As the benefit is not means-tested, savings and income do not affect eligibility, potentially opening the door to further support like Pension Credit or council tax reductions.
Source: Chronicle Live National
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