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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Joe Sommerlad

Pensioners with common health conditions could be due an extra £370 a month

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Older Britons in receipt of a state pension and suffering from ongoing health complaints could be entitled to further financial support under a Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) scheme.

Attendance Allowance is paid out at two different rates – £61.85 or £92.40 a week – depending on the level of help required as a result of their affliction.

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