The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has unveiled fresh data showing that nearly 1.7 million elderly folk are now pocketing extra financial help through Attendance Allowance. The benefit, which is either £72.65 or £108.55 per week, is designed to aid those of State Pension age with daily living costs - it doesn't include a mobility component and isn't means-tested. Arthritis remains the most common condition claimed by almost 484,000 pensioners across Great Britain. However, there are