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DWP’s full list of 48 health conditions eligible for £110 a week boost

admin September 22, 2025

Thousands of Brits could be entitled to an extra £110 every week with this DWP payment to give much needed support for care bills

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Millions of Brits are already claiming the DWP payments (Image: Getty)

As we get older, it is important to look after ourselves, but recently, care seems to have gotten more and more expensive. It’s for that reason the government offers an Attendance Allowance to Brits over the age of 65 who need a little cash booster to keep themselves healthy.The allowance is specifically targeted at people with physical or mental disability or illness severe enough that it makes self-care difficult, with money designed to help in paying for some extra care.

If you are currently battling with a disability or illness that would be helped with extra care – even if you’re not currently getting any help – you can apply for the attendance allowance. According to the latest data from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), 1.7 million elderly Brits are already claiming the extra assistance, but anyone suffering from one of the 48 health conditions listed could also be eligible.

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The DWP split the payments into two bands (Image: Getty)

The cash boost can soon add up too. The payment is tax-free and is typically paid directly into your bank account every month. Currently, the payments are divided into two bands, with the lower rate receiving £73.90 every week, while the higher rate receives £110.40.

Across 12 months that can soon add up, and could see around £5,700 being taken off your care bill. Which band you fit in depends on the level and support you’d need, but it is important to note that there is no mobility component attached to Attendance Allowance.

The DWP says the benefit is aimed at helping those with disability, chronic illnesses and battles with mental or physical health. But the 48 conditions eligible to claim the care payments for are very wide ranging, with arthritis the most common condition being supported, with 483,376 currently on the Attendance Allowance roll.

It is also important to understand that the 48 conditions are not a checklist. The benefit can be judged on a case-by-case basis; however, if you require additional support during the day or night due to a long-term illness, disability or health condition, you should consult the official eligibility guidance on the GOV.UK website here.