State pension age Britons may be able to get up to £89.60 a week extra - are you eligible?

On the level of help needed for the higher rate, the Government says: "Help or supervision throughout both day and night, or you’re terminally ill."

If circumstances change, then it may be the person gets a different rate.

There are several instances when changes will need to be reported.

GOV.UK states: "You must contact the Attendance Allowance helpline straight away if:

• The level of help you need or your condition changes
• You go into hospital or a care home
• You leave the country for more than four weeks
• You go into prison
• You change your name, address or bank details
• You want to stop receiving your benefit
• Your doctor’s details change

"You could be taken to court or have to pay a penalty if you give wrong information or do not report a change in your circumstances."