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30 October 2026 · England
Attendance Allowance is £114.60 a week in 2026/27: are you claiming it?
Attendance Allowance has been £76.70 or £114.60 a week since April 2026. It is not means-tested, it can be spent on care, and the official claim notes ask you to explain how your needs vary, including good days and bad days.
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30 October 2026 · England
Care charging limits stay at £23,250 for 2026/27
The government has kept the savings limits for council-funded care in England at £23,250 and £14,250 for 2026/27. For care at home, the value of your home is still not counted.
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30 October 2026 · Oxfordshire
Oxfordshire's council-funded home care: what is changing, and what is not
Oxfordshire County Council has extended its Live Well at Home arrangements for buying home care to March 2028. Here is what that means for people whose care is funded by the council.
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