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Older Brits may be able to increase their income by £110.40 a week.
Attendance Allowance is a benefit that assists with extra costs if you have a disability or health condition severe enough that it requires someone to help look after you, reports Express.co.uk.
But, you do not need someone to be caring for you in order to claim it.
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The Department for Work and Pensions' ( DWP ) Attendance Allowance is handed out at two different rates, depending on the level of care that you need because of your disability or health condition.
You could be entitled to £73.90 or £110.40 a week to help with personal su

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