Useful Information regarding Long Term Care

Year 2008 to 2009

Retirement Pension: Single £90.70 pw. Couple £145.05

Attendance Allowance:
Lower Rate £44.85 pw. Higher Rate £67.00 pw.

Pension Credit:
Single Standard Amount £124.05 pw. Couple Standard Amount £189.35 pw.

Capital Limits [England & NI]:
Lower Limit £13,500 Higher Limit £22,250

NHS Nursing Care Contribution [RNCC] England:
From 1st October 2007 this will be paid at a single rate of £101 pw.