{"id":331206,"date":"2025-08-09T18:37:23","date_gmt":"2025-08-09T18:37:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/331206\/"},"modified":"2025-08-09T18:37:23","modified_gmt":"2025-08-09T18:37:23","slug":"dwp-list-of-nine-attendance-allowance-changes-pensioners-must-report-or-risk-hefty-fine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/331206\/","title":{"rendered":"DWP list of nine Attendance Allowance changes pensioners must report or risk hefty fine"},"content":{"rendered":"

The DWP warns that 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\"APensioners claiming Attendance Allowance must report certain changes to the DWP(Image: Getty Images\/E+)<\/p>\n

Attendance Allowance helps pensioners <\/a>with extra costs if they have a disability or health condition severe enough that they need someone to help look after them. But there are certain rules claimants must adhere to or risk a fine.<\/p>\n

This benefit, delivered by the Department for Work and Pensions<\/a>, is paid at two different rates. How much you get depends on the level of care you need because of your disability or health condition.<\/p>\n

You could get \u00a373.90 or \u00a3110.40 a week to help with personal support if both of the following apply – you have a physical disability, a mental disability, or a health condition and you\u2019re State Pension<\/a> age or older. It does not cover mobility needs. The reminder about Attendance Allowance comes as pensioners were warned of the risk of losing Pension Credit due to an “unfair” savings rule<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The DWP makes it clear that people who receive Attendance Allowance must report certain changes to the department. It says: “If your circumstances change, the amount you get from Attendance Allowance may go up or down.”<\/p>\n

It further warns: “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.” Below is a list of things that must be declared to the DWP.<\/p>\n

What you must report to the DWP<\/p>\n

You must contact the Attendance Allowance helpline straight away if:<\/p>\n

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  1. the level of help you need or your condition changes – you\u2019ll need to provide details like if the amount of times you need help each day has changed<\/li>\n
  2. you go into hospital or a care home – you\u2019ll need to provide the address, the dates you\u2019ve been there for, and how your stay is paid for<\/li>\n
  3. a medical professional has said you might have 12 months or less to live (you could get Attendance Allowance at a higher rate under \u2018special rules for end of life\u2019)<\/li>\n
  4. you plan to leave the country for more than 4 weeks<\/li>\n
  5. you go into prison<\/li>\n
  6. you change your name, address or bank details<\/li>\n
  7. you want to stop receiving your benefit<\/li>\n
  8. your doctor\u2019s details change<\/li>\n
  9. your immigration status changes, if you\u2019re not a British citizen<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The Attendance Allowance helpline is 0800 731 0122. It operates from Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm.<\/p>\n

    What happens if you\u2019ve been paid too much<\/p>\n

    According to the Government website<\/a>, you may have to repay the money <\/a>if you:<\/p>\n