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Albert Toth

Martin Lewis urges UK households to claim over £5,000 a year from DWP – even if they have money

The benefit could unlock up to £5,644 for eligible claimants - (Getty Images)

Money expert Martin Lewis has urged people to make sure they are claiming thousands of pounds from the DWP which even those not struggling with money may be entitled to.

Attendance allowance is a benefit for pensioners who have a disability or health condition severe enough to need someone to regularly help them. The DWP benefit can pay up to £108.55 a week, adding up to an total of £5,644.

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