Attendance Allowance
Disability Benefit
Eligibility
State pension age or older
Have physical or mental impairment or illness
What you’ll get (weekly)
Lower rate - £76.70
Frequent help or constant supervision during the day, or supervision at night
Help or supervision throughout both day and night, or a medical professional has said you’re nearing end of life.
Higher rate - £114.60
Attendance Allowance Claim Form
If you’re awarded Attendance Allowance, the decision letter will tell you when you’ll get your first payment.
If you apply online, your claim will start on the date you make your claim.
If you print and post the form, your claim will start on the date the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) receives it.
If you call the helpline to get a form, your claim will start on the date of your call (if you return the form within 6 weeks).
To apply, you’ll need:
your National Insurance number
your address and contact details
details of the disability or health condition that you need extra help for
details of your GP surgery or medical centre
details of your care home, hospital or hospice if you’re currently staying in one
Question 27
What aids or adaptations do you use?
We’ve put together a list of common aids and adaptations to help you identify and remember everything you use to make everyday life easier.
Some aids and adaptations become such a normal part of our routine that we hardly notice them anymore. You may have been using some for years and simply think of them as “the norm”, while others may have been introduced more recently as your needs have changed.
Question 39
Do you usually need help from another person to actively take part in hobbies, interests, social or religious activities?
We’ve put together a list of common hobbies and activities to help you identify and remember all the things you enjoy doing.
It can be easy to focus on the things you find difficult and forget about the activities that bring you enjoyment, purpose and a sense of routine.
More Information
The DWP (Department for Work and Pensions) is the UK government department responsible for administering a range of benefits and financial support.
Attendance Allowance is a DWP benefit for people who have reached State Pension age and need help with personal care or supervision because of a disability or health condition.
