Older people with arthritis or back pain could be missing out on £369 a month, according to a recent report. It is among the health conditions that could give sufferers access to additional financial support through the Government's Attendance Allowance benefit.
Across the UK, there are now more than 1.5 million people over State Pension age getting either £61.85 or £92.40 each week to help them with the extra costs incurred by a severe disability. The cash boost, delivered by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), is currently being claimed for a range of conditions, with 29 percent of claimants suffering from arthritis.
According to the NHS website, arthritis causes pain and inflammation in a joint. It is a health condition that can affect people of all ages. For those living with arthritis, back, joint or muscle pain, it could make you eligible for support from the DWP through Attendance Allowance.
