The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has unveiled new data revealing that around 1.7 million elderly people were claiming Attendance Allowance as of the end of February 2024. It’s important to highlight that while payments may be temporarily halted for those in hospital or care homes, their entitlement remains intact.

The Attendance Allowance, which is either £72.65 (lower rate) or £108.55 (higher rate) per week, translates to either £290.60 or £434.20 every four weeks – a total of…