People claiming Attendance Allowance could end up in trouble if they do not declare certain personal circumstances, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has warned. The government body says there are strict rules people receiving the allowance should adhere to, and should they fail to do so, they risk ending up in court, as reported by the Express.
Certain changes in claimants' personal lives should be alerted to the DWP as such changes can impact whether they are entitled to the cash boost or not. If people do not follow the criteria or do not raise up a mistake, they could face a penalty - including being charged £50.
Personal changes those on the benefits must alert the DWP of include the following:
