Toby Codd

State pensioners with long-term illnesses or disabilities, particularly arthritis, may be eligible for Attendance Allowance worth up to £458.40 every four weeks. The non‑means‑tested, tax‑free benefit supports those needing care during both day and night, with lower and higher payment rates depending on care requirements. Around 35 percent of 1.7 million claims relate to arthritis, and many eligible individuals are believed not to be claiming the support.