Birmingham Live<\/a>. Martin has been at the forefront of raising awareness about the low uptake of Attendance Allowance, urging the elderly to see if they’re eligible for this vital aid.<\/p>\nHe commented: “For many older people who are ill or start to face mental or physical disability, life doesn’t just get tougher, it gets costlier too. That’s why 18 months ago we launched our Attendance Allowance guide and awareness campaign, and successes have flooded in since. Yet it remains massively underclaimed.”<\/p>\n
The sum awarded depends on the care needs of the individual. Those eligible for the higher rate can receive \u00a3110.40 weekly, while the lower rate offers \u00a373.90 per week.<\/p>\n
Although intended for medical expenditures, recipients have the freedom to spend the money as they see fit. “For many older people who are ill or start to face mental or physical disability, life doesn’t just get tougher, it gets costlier too.<\/p>\n
“That’s why 18 months ago we launched our Attendance Allowance guide and awareness campaign, and successes have flooded in since. Yet it remains massively underclaimed.”<\/p>\n
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Pensioners are being urged to check their eligibility(Image: Pancake Pictures via Getty Images)<\/p>\n![\"Senior](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/0_Senior-couple-paying-bills-at-kitchen-table.jpg\")
Thousands of people are missing out on the payment(Image: MoMo Productions via Getty Images)<\/p>\n