Over 1 million UK pensioners miss out on £110 weekly DWP benefit View 2 Images

More than a million pensioners are failing to claim a benefit worth up to £110.40 per week, which could assist with escalating food, heating and care costs. The attendance allowance, a benefit for those over the state pension age who require assistance with daily tasks due to illness or disability, is currently being claimed by 1.9 million people across Britain, as reported by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

However, official figures suggest an additional 1.1 million eligible pensioners are not claiming, resulting in billions of pounds in unclaimed support each year. This tax-free benefit is not means-tested, meaning savings and income do not impact eligibility. Many pensioners mistakenly believe

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