Claimants of Attendance Allowance have been urged to read up on the rules to make sure their payments do not suddenly stop.

People are required to report certain changes in their circumstances or risk losing out on their benefits.

Guidance on the gov.uk states: “You could be taken to court or have to pay a penalty if you give wrong information or do not report a change in your circumstances.”

These changes needs to be reported to the DWP straight away:

• The level of help you need or your…