Pensioners warned not to pay for help making new disability benefit claimPeople applying for Pension Age Disability Payment in Scotland or Attendance Allowance in England and Wales can get free help with their claim. Patricia was subsequently awarded £110 a week in Attendance Allowance, but had to pay the company £1,033 for submitting the successful claim. ‌Free help claiming Pension Age Disability Payment in ScotlandPeople in Scotland who need support applying for Pension Age Disability Payment do not have to pay a private company to help them make a claim. ‌People receiving Attendance Allowance in Scotland are being moved to Pension Age Disability Payment without having to make a new application. But remember, free help is available from Social Security Scotland, Advice Direct Scotland and recognised charities such as Independent Age, Age Scotland and Citizen’s Advice Scotland.