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DWP says pensioners must report these changes to keep £440 a month paymentThe 1.7 million Brits who claim Attendance Allowance must be aware of these rules or risk missing out on essential

payments by not telling the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)CommentsNewsLinda Howard and Fiona Callingham Lifestyle writer12:35, 22 May 2025You must inform the DWP of certain changes

or risk losing your Attendance Allowance payments(Image: Getty) Nearly two million UK residents must update the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) on certain changes, or face losing

access to a crucial benefit. Not telling the DWP of these changes could result in a loss of more than £440 a month.

The latest data from the DWP, as of August end last year, shows about 1.7 million people across the UK got Attendance Allowance. This allowance offers weekly payments of either £73.90 or

£110.40 after the annual adjustments that took place last month.

‌ Attendance Allowance is a non-taxable benefit overseen by the DWP. It is designed to help older people cover daily living costs. That can then help them maintain independence at home

longer. However, it seems many might not be aware of the specific personal circumstance changes they need to report promptly to the DWP's Attendance Allowance section to avoid forfeiting the

benefit.

‌The DWP(Image: PA) The GOV.UK website says: "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." According

to the Daily Record, if there are any changes in your life, they could affect the amount you receive from Attendance Allowance.

Changes to report to DWP In such situations, contact the Attendance Allowance helpline immediately. You must notify the DWP if:

Article continues belowThe level of help you need or your condition changes - you’ll need to provide details like if the amount of times you need help each day has changedYou go into

hospital or a care home - you’ll need to provide the address, the dates you’ve been there for, and how your stay is paid forA medical professional has said you might have 12 months or less

to liveYou plan to leave the country for more than 4 weeksYou go into prisonYou change your name, address or bank detailsYou want to stop receiving your benefitYour doctor’s details

changeYour immigration status changes, if you’re not a British citizen If you're unsure whether a change affects your Attendance Allowance benefit, it's recommended to contact the DWP for

clarification - full details can be found on GOV.UK. It's also important to remember that, according to DWP guidelines, if your circumstances change, the amount you receive from Attendance

Allowance may increase or decrease.

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you need additional help You should consider contacting the DWP to report a change if you feel you need more support due to a disability or illness. This could involve extra help or

supervision throughout the day or at certain times during the night - even if you do not currently receive that help.

‌ This could include:

If you're finding it increasingly difficult to carry out personal tasks due to them being time-consuming, causing discomfort, or requiring physical support like a chair to lean on, it's

worth considering reporting a change.

However, Attendance Allowance isn't solely for those with a physical disability or illness. You should also consider reporting a change if you need more help or supervision throughout the

day or night due to:.

Article continues belowA mental health conditionLearning difficultiesA sensory condition - such as being deaf or blind The Attendance Allowance helpline can be contacted at 0800 731 0122,

from Monday to Friday between 8am and 6pm. Detailed information about reporting a change can be found on the GOV.UK website here.