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Charlie Duffield and Lola Christina Alao

How much is Attendance Allowance? Pensioners could be missing out on hundreds of pounds a month

Pensioners may be able to get up to £407 a month with Attendance Allowance and are being urged to double check whether they could apply. 

Caroline Abrahams, Age UK charity director, told GB News: "If you’re an older person who thinks they need some extra help to stay independent, it is well worth applying for Attendance Allowance – please don't be put off by the strange name of this very useful benefit, that pays out weekly for those who qualify.

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