The latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that at the end of May, 2022 there were 123,786 older people living in Scotland receiving financial support through Attendance Allowance. Across the country, there are now more than 1.4million people over State Pension age getting either £61.85 or £92.40 each week through the benefit.
The data also revealed that the most common disabling condition - an umbrella term used by the DWP to cover a multitude of health conditions - was arthritis (28.5 per cent). Nearly 400,000 people across the UK are claiming the benefit for the condition, including more than 35,800 people in Scotland.
Arthritis is a common condition that causes pain and inflammation in a joint. Across Great Britain, millions of people have arthritis or other, similar conditions that affect the joints. If you are living with arthritis, joint or muscle pain, you could be eligible for support from the DWP through Attendance Allowance.
