Attendance Allowance


Attendance Allowance is to help with extra costs if you have a disability severe enough that you need someone to help look after you. You may get Attendance Allowance if:


• you are 65 or over when you make your claim;


• you are not entitled to Disability Living Allowance;


• you are not entitled to Personal Independence Payment;


• your disability means that you need help with your personal care or you need someone to supervise you for your own or someone else’s safety; and


• you have needed that help for at least six months. 


The lower rate (covering day or night needs) is £55.10 a week and the higher rate (covering day and night needs) is £82.30 a week. Claims should be made on form AA1A, which can be downloaded at: https://www.gov.uk/attendance-allowance/how-to-claim.