State pensioners with common condition could claim up to £114.60 a week from DWP - but many are missing out

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State pensioners with common condition could claim up to £114.60 a week from DWP - but many are missing out.

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Millions of state pensioners living with severe asthma could be entitled to tax-free payments worth up to £114.60 a week through the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).Attendance Allowance is designed to help older people who need support because a disability or long-term health condition makes everyday tasks more difficult.Asthma is one of the many conditions that can qualify for the benefit, although entitlement depends on how severely the condition affects a person's daily life rather than the diagnosis itself.Government figures published in August 2025 show around 7.2 million people across the UK are living with asthma.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The DWP assesses every Attendance Allowance claim individually, meaning not everyone with asthma will qualify for support.However, pensioners whose condition means they regularly need help with everyday activities could receive either £76.70 or £114.60 a week.To qualify, applicants must have reached state pension age and have a...

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