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The latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show there are now nearly 1.7 million older people receiving additional financial support through Attendance Allowance , including 150,000 living in Scotland. ‌

It's important to be aware that new claims for Attendance Allowance in Scotland have been replaced by Pension Age Disability Payment , a devolved benefit administered and delivered by Social Security Scotland. Existing claimants with a Scottish postcode will transfer to the new payment by the end of this year. ‌

Both payments are worth either £73.90 or £110.40 every week and designed to help people of State Pension age with daily living expenses. These payments are issued every four weeks. ‌

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