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A million pensioners could be missing out on £5,740 from DWP
Up to 1.1 million pensioners in Great Britain miss out on Attendance Allowance, a non-means-tested benefit worth up to £5,740 annually, due to low awareness and misconceptions, experts say.
- On January 26, 2026, MoneySavingExpert and Policy in Practice warned up to one million pensioners may miss Attendance Allowance worth 5,740.
- Martin Lewis's MoneySavingExpert explains many claiming pensioners wrongly rule themselves out by thinking they must have a specific diagnosis, while complex overlaps with other disability benefits require checking with benefits advisers.
- Attendance Allowance is paid at weekly rates of £73.90 or £110.40 to people of State Pension age who have needed help for at least six consecutive months.
- Receiving Attendance Allowance may provide claimants access to Carer's Credit, Council Tax reductions, and up to £83/week extra Pension Credit or £423/month Universal Credit.
- Guidance points claimants to gov.uk for application details and free one-on-one help, with MoneySavingExpert updating its advice and newsletter accordingly.
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