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<p /> <p>The Department has a range of GB-wide, “extra costs” benefits intended to
provide a contribution towards the extra costs faced by people with long-term health
conditions and disabilities. Attendance Allowance (AA) is available to those who have
long term care or supervision needs that arise from age 65 onwards; and Disability
Living Allowance (DLA) or Personal Independence Payment (PIP) to those who develop
care, daily living or mobility needs prior to age 65. Where the entitlement conditions
for DLA or PIP continue to be met after age 65 these benefits can continue to be paid.</p><p>
</p><p>Executive and legislative competence for these benefits will be devolved to
Scotland once the Scotland Bill currently passing through Parliament receives Royal
Assent and the powers are commenced.</p><p>The Department is committed to encouraging
older people to take up the benefits they are entitled to and uses a range of channels
to communicate with claimants and advisers ‒ including leaflets, and the government
information website GOV.UK: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/browse/benefits/disability"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/browse/benefits/disability</a></p>
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