The data also indicates 150,000 people living in Scotland are now receiving either \u00a373.90 or \u00a3110.40 each week<\/a> through the tax-free benefit, which is delivered by the DWP and designed to help older people with daily living expenses.<\/p>\n However, many claimants may not be aware there are several changes in circumstances<\/a> which must be reported to the DWP\u2019s Attendance Allowance helpline on 0800 731 0122 as soon as possible – especially if your condition changes or you go into hospital – as they could affect entitlement or payments.<\/p>\n READ MORE: Pensioners can claim two benefits which boost annual income to nearly \u00a318,000<\/a>READ MORE: People of State Pension age with back pain could be due up to \u00a3441 each month<\/a><\/p>\n DWP guidance on the GOV.UK<\/a> website also warns: \u201cYou could be taken to court or have to pay a penalty if you give wrong information or do not report a change in your circumstances.\u201d The guidance goes on to list changes claimants must report which are outlined below.<\/p>\n New claims for Attendance Allowance in Scotland-only have been replaced by Pension Age Disability Payment<\/a>, however, existing claimants must continue to report changes in circumstance to DWP until their award transfers to the devolved benefits system.<\/p>\n Migration from the DWP system to Social Security Scotland is due to be completed by the end of this year.<\/p>\n Reporting a change in circumstances<\/p>\n If your circumstances change<\/a>, the amount you get from Attendance Allowance may go up or down.<\/p>\n You must contact the Attendance Allowance helpline straight away if:<\/p>\n the level of help you need or your condition changes – you\u2019ll need to provide details like if the amount of times you need help each day has changedyou go into hospital or a care home – you\u2019ll need to provide the address, the dates you\u2019ve been there for, and how your stay is paid fora medical professional has said you might have 12 months or less to liveyou plan to leave the country for more than 4 weeksyou go into prisonyou change your name, address or bank detailsyou want to stop receiving your benefityour doctor\u2019s details changeyour immigration status changes, if you\u2019re not a British citizen<\/p>\n If you’re not sure if a change affects your Attendance Allowance benefit, it’s worthwhile contacting the DWP to check – full details on GOV.UK here.<\/a><\/p>\n It\u2019s also important to be aware DWP guidance states if your circumstances change, the amount you get from Attendance Allowance may go up or down.<\/p>\n Reporting a change if you need more help<\/p>\n You should consider contacting the DWP to report a change if you feel you need more help for a disability or illness. This could be additional help or supervision throughout the day or at times during the night -even if you do not currently get that help.<\/p>\n This could include:<\/p>\n Help with your personal care – for example getting dressed, eating or drinking, getting in and out of bed, bathing or showering and going to the toiletHelp to stay safe<\/p>\n You should also consider reporting a change if you are experiencing more difficulties completing personal tasks, for example if they take you a long time, you experience pain or you need physical help, like a chair to lean on. But remember, Attendance Allowance is not just for people with a physical disability or illness.<\/p>\n You should also consider reporting a change if you need more help or supervision throughout the day or night and have:<\/p>\n a mental health conditionlearning difficultiesa sensory condition – if you are deaf or blind<\/p>\n You can contact the Attendance Allowance helpline on 0800 731 0122, Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm. Full details about reporting a change can be found on the GOV.UK website here.<\/a><\/p>\n There are more than 50 physical or mental health conditions<\/a> being supported by Attendance Allowance and even if you\u2019re already claiming for one of these, another may have developed or your current condition may have become more debilitating.<\/p>\n Health issues supported by Attendance Allowance<\/p>\n Support is also provided for People who are terminally ill.<\/p>\n ArthritisSpondylosisBack Pain \u2013 Other \/ Precise Diagnosis not SpecifiedDisease of The Muscles, Bones or JointsTrauma to LimbsBlindnessDeafnessHeart diseaseChest diseaseAsthmaCystic FibrosisCerebrovascular DiseasePeripheral vascular DiseaseEpilepsyNeurological DiseasesMultiple SclerosisParkinson’sMotor Neurone DiseaseChronic Pain SyndromesDiabetes MellitusMetabolic DiseaseTraumatic Paraplegia\/TetraplegiaMajor Trauma Other than Traumatic Paraplegia\/TetraplegiaLearning DifficultiesPsychosisPsychoneurosisPersonality DisorderDementiaBehavioural DisorderAlcohol and Drug AbuseHyperkinetic SyndromeRenal DisordersInflammatory Bowel DiseaseBowel and Stomach DiseaseBlood DisordersHaemophiliaMulti System DisordersMultiple Allergy SyndromeSkin DiseaseMalignant DiseaseSeverely Mentally impairedDouble AmputeeDeaf\/BlindHaemodialysisFrailtyTotal Parenteral NutritionAIDSHow much could I get on Attendance Allowance?<\/p>\n From April 7, you could receive \u00a373.90 (lower rate) if you need help during the day or at night or \u00a3110.40 (higher rate) if you need help during the day and at night, or if you are terminally ill. The benefit is paid every four weeks , which means you could receive either \u00a3295.60 or \u00a3441.60 every pay period.<\/p>\n You can spend the money however you like and it could help you stay independent in your own home for longer.<\/p>\n This might include:<\/p>\n paying for taxishelping towards billspaying for a cleaner or gardenerCan I claim Attendance Allowance even if I have savings and other income?<\/p>\n Yes. Attendance Allowance isn’t means-tested so it doesn’t matter what other money you have coming in or how much you have in savings either – there’s no limit. it is also tax-free and you will be exempt from the Benefit Cap so you won’t have money taken away from any other benefits.<\/p>\n Will Attendance Allowance affect my State Pension?<\/p>\n No, it won’t affect your State Pension and you can even claim it if you’re still working and earning money.<\/p>\n How does Attendance Allowance affect other benefits?<\/p>\n The other benefits you get might increase if you get Attendance Allowance, these include:<\/p>\n Extra Pension CreditHousing Benefit ReductionCouncil Tax Reduction<\/p>\n Full guidance on Attendance Allowance can be found on GOV.UK here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Join the conversation on our Money Saving Scotland Facebook group<\/a> for money-saving tips, the latest State Pension and benefits news, energy bill advice and cost of living updates.<\/p>\n Sign up to our Record Money newsletter and get the top stories sent to your inbox daily from Monday to Friday with a special cost of living edition every Thursday – sign up here<\/a>.<\/p>\n You can also follow us on X (formerly Twitter) @Recordmoney_<\/a> for regular updates throughout the day or get money news alerts on your phone by joining our Daily Record Money WhatsApp community<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/0_DR-MOney.png\")
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