Attendance Allowance is a benefit delivered by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) for people of State Pension age who need help with personal care or supervision because of an illness, disability or mental health condition. Successful claimants will receive either £81.85 or £92.40 each week depending on the level of support they need, which is paid every four weeks and works out at £247.40 and £369.560 respectively.
A little extra money can go a long way and you can use it however you like to meet your needs and help you stay independent in your own home longer - the money doesn’t have to be spent on a carer. The benefit, designed specifically to help older people, is tax-free and won't affect any other State support you receive.
It is not means-tested either, so, unlike Pension Credit, income from any retirement earnings or savings will not be taken into account. If your claim is successful you could also qualify for the £150 disability cost of living payment due to be made to six million people this summer.
