As many as 416,000 people are claiming Attendance Allowance from the DWP for the common condition, with the benefit worth £101 a week or £407 a month for some.

Across Great Britain, there are now more than 1.4 million people over state pension, however, there are millions more people who are eligible but are still not claiming the extra cash.

As the cost of living crisis continues, any extra cash could be vital for low-income families, so it’s important to check they are claiming all the benefits they are entitled to.

There are around 56 health conditions that could qualify someone for financial support.

The most common disabling condition – an umbrella term used by the DWP to cover a multitude of health conditions – was arthritis which is a common condition that causes pain and inflammation in a joint.

Arthritis is a common condition that causes pain and inflammation in a joint, the NHS says on its website.

In the UK, it is estimated that 20 million people have arthritis or other, similar conditions that affect the joints. Arthritis affects people of all ages, including children, it adds on its website.

Many people have these conditions that affect the joints but do not claim the benefit.

If any pensioners are suffering from joint pain, or arthritis they are encouraged to check and see if they are eligible for Attendance Allowance as it could provide a vital boost.

People can get Attendance Allowance if they have reached state pension age and they have a physical disability (including sensory disability, for example, blindness), a mental disability (including learning difficulties), or both which affect their day-to-day lives.

Successful claimants must have needed help for at least six months unless they are terminally ill.

People can spend the money however they like and it could help them to stay independent in their own homes for longer.

This might include paying for taxis, helping towards bills, or paying for a cleaner or gardener.

Attendance Allowance is not means-tested so it does not matter what other money people have coming in or how much they have in savings.

It is tax-free and individuals will be exempt from the Benefit Cap, so they will not have money taken away from any other benefits.

The benefit is paid every four weeks and works out at £272.40 and £407.00 respectively.

How to claim Attendance Allowance

People can claim by either printing and submitting the Attendance Allowance claim form found online or contacting the helpline to request a claim form.

However, once a claim is successful, Britons need to let the DWP know if there is a change to their circumstances as this could affect their claim for Attendance Allowance.

Britons can use a free benefits calculator to check what benefits they are entitled to.

For more information, people can visit the Government website. As the cost of living crisis continues, Britons are urged to check if they qualify for extra cash.