More than 1.7 million people over state pension age across Great Britain will receive up to £1,362 each month through a combination of two, separate payments from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Attendance Allowance and Pension Age Disability Payment (PADP) are paid independently of the state pension, but …
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