State pensioners told get £441 from DWP if they have one health condition People living with a dangerous health condition could be entitled to up to £441 a month from the Labour Party government. State pensioners told get £441 from DWP if they have one health condition State pensioners have been told get £441 from the Department for Work and Pensions with one health condition. People living with a dangerous health condition could be entitled to up to £441 a month from the Labour Party government. Those older Brits with heart problems could be due £441 in the form of Attendance Allowance. There are 2 different 'rates' of Attendance Allowance - you'll either get £73.90 or £110.40 a week. ‌ You can spend the money however you like - it could help you stay independent in your own home for longer. The amount you get will depend on the difficulties you have and how much help or supervision you need, as well as when you need help or supervision. Article continues below READ MORE UK faces '4 inches' of snow with exact date flurries start to fall announced The higher rate offers claimants £441. You should apply for Attendance Allowance if you have a disability or illness and need help or supervision throughout the day or at times during the night (even if you don’t currently get that help). ‌ You may need help with your personal care - for example getting dressed, eating or drinking, getting in and out of bed, bathing or showering and going to the toilet, or you may alternatively need help to stay safe. You should also apply if you have difficulties with personal tasks, for example if they take you a long time, you experience pain or you need physical help, like a chair to lean on. It might help if you compare how you do the personal tasks now to how you used to do them, Citizens Advice has advised. Attendance Allowance isn’t just for people with a physical disability or illness. You should also claim if you need help or supervision throughout the day or night and have a mental health condition. Article continues below You should also claim if you need help or supervision throughout the day or night and have learning difficulties, too. You should also claim if you need help or supervision throughout the day or night and have a sensory condition - for example if you’re deaf or blind - as well. Remember: special rules apply if you’re terminally ill.