Useful Information regarding Long Term Care

Year 2008 to 2009

Retirement Pension: Single £95.25 pw. Couple £152.30

Attendance Allowance:
Lower Rate £47.10 pw. Higher Rate £70.35 pw.

Pension Credit:
Single Standard Amount £130.00 pw. Couple Standard Amount £198.45 pw.

Capital Limits [England]:
Lower Limit £14,000 Higher Limit £23,000

NHS Nursing Care Contribution [RNCC] England:
Paid at a single rate of £106.30 pw.