People are urged to check if they're eligible
A benefits expert is urging people to check if they are eligible for a £5,000 financial boost after claiming that millions of Brits are missing out on cash that is rightfully theirs. Pensioners over the age of 66 could bank more than £400 a month in Attendance Allowance.
A benefits expert told the Express that they are urging people to do a benefits check to see if they could be owed extra money. Paul Brennan said: “Attendance Allowance is a weekly benefit that is paid to people aged over pensionable age that helps those who have difficulty with their bodily functions, and who need support or supervision to avoid danger to themselves or others."
READ MORE: BBC Happy Valley's 'powerful ending' praised as Catherine Cawood's fate revealed in finale While no specific condition guarantees financial support, conditions which require help or supervision with eating, getting dressed, or bathing could make someone eligible. This could include depression, arthritis, loss of vision, back pain, and dementia but applicants don't need to have a carer to qualify.