Attendance Allowance claim form top tips which could help you get up to £92 every week
27.05.2022 - 06:59
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Attendance Allowance is a benefit delivered by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) for people over State Pension age who need help with personal care or supervision because of an illness, disability or mental health condition.
Successful claimants will receive either £81.85 or £92.40 each week depending on the level of care they need because of their health condition, which is paid every four weeks and works out at £247.40 and £369.560 respectively.
A little extra money can go a long way and you can use it however you like to meet your needs and stay independent in your own home longer - the money doesn’t have to be spent on a carer.
Claiming Attendance Allowance won’t reduce any other income you receive and it’s tax-free. If your claim is successful, you may also be entitled to other benefits including Pension Credit, Housing Benefit or a Council Tax Reduction.
Attendance Allowance is not means-tested so it doesn’t matter how much income and savings you have either.
The latest figures from the DWP show that in February 2021 there were 1.4million people across the UK claiming the benefit, including 124,192 Scots and 3,721 people living abroad in retirement.
You can claim Attendance Allowance if you meet all of the following eligibility requirements:
are over State Pension age (if you haven't reached it, you may be eligible for Personal Independence Payment instead )
could benefit from help with personal care, such as getting washed or dressed, or supervision to keep you safe during the day or night
have any type of disability or illness, including sight or hearing impairments, or mental health issues such as dementia
have needed help for at least six months prior to making a claim (If you’re terminally ill you can