Millions of people with disabilities can receive hundreds of pounds a month in extra support through a government benefit. Attendance allowance is given to people with a disability severe enough that they need someone to help look after them, with the benefit helping with the costs.
There are two rates to the payment, depending on the level of care you require, whether you are physically or mentally disabled, and if you are of state pension age or older. Statistics from the Department of Work and Pensions showed that in February 2022 around 1.5 million people were claiming the allowance reports Wales Online.
Here is everything you need to know about attendance allowance, including how much you could get, what health conditions qualify for the allowance and how to apply for the benefit.
