Written question asked by Liz Jarvis (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 4 June 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 June 2025. It was answered by Torsten Bell (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 June 2025 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.
Attendance Allowance
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps she is taking to promote take-up of Attendance Allowance.
- Answer
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Attendance Allowance provides support for those with care needs in England and Wales, regardless of income and capital. It also gives rise to an additional disability amount in Pension Credit for those on low incomes. Some advisory organisations and local authorities therefore encourage people with care needs to make a claim to Attendance Allowance ahead of a claim to Pension Credit.
Information and advice about entitlement to Attendance Allowance is available from a range of outlets including Jobcentre Plus offices, DWP and other helplines, GOV.UK and other online services, local authorities, public libraries, health clinics, doctors' surgeries, health visitors, and third party organisations such as Citizen’s Advice, Age UK, Age Cymru and Macmillan Cancer Support.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 57425
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Attendance allowance
- Link
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- 2025-09-05 23:04:01 +0100
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