Attendance Allowance

This benefit is for people who become disabled after the state pension age, or who were disabled before that age but did not claim until after their 65th birthday. It is not based on National Insurance contributions and is not means-tested. It is not taxable.

The lower rate (covering day or night needs) is £53.00 a week and the higher rate (covering day and night needs) is £79.15 a week. Claims should be made on form AA1A, which can be downloaded at: www.dwp.gov.uk/advisers/claimforms/aa1a_print.pdf