Attendance allowance is there to help with extra costs if you have a disability or health condition severe enough you require someone to look after you, it is for those who are state pension age or older, if you are under state pension age you may be eligible to receive Personal Independence Payment or Disability Living allowance.
Criteria
You will be eligible to apply for Attendance Allowance if you met all of the following criteria:
- You are of state pension age or above
- You have a disability or health condition, including sensory disabilities and mental health conditions
- Your disability or health condition is severe enough for you to need help caring for yourself or someone to supervise you for your own safety or someone else’s
- You have needed that help for at least 6 months
How much is it worth?
| Rate | Help needed | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lower | Frequent help or supervision throughout the day or supervision at night. | £73.90 |
| Higher | Help or supervision throughout both the day and night or a medical health professional has said you are nearing the end of your life. | £110.40 |
How to apply
You can apply for Attendance Allowance online through the government website or through one of the following options
- Post – print out and complete the following form and send it to the address listed on the form https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/attendance-allowance-claim-form
- Phone – request a printed form from the Attendance Allowance helpline at 0800 731 0122
Need more information?
Do you need more information regarding Attendance Allowance? The following links will take you to the government and RNIB websites.
Government website
https://www.gov.uk/attendance-allowance
RNIB website
