Disability benefit

You may have difficulty walking or getting about, or with personal care such as dressing or washing, or with your hearing or sight. You could get extra money to help you. 

Disability Living Allowance (DLA)

Attendance Allowance (AA)

If you are over 65, and you aren’t already getting DLA, you may be able to claim AA if you have difficulties with personal care. AA is paid at two different rates.

AA and DLA are tax-free. They are not means-tested and receiving them will not reduce your other benefits. In fact,
getting AA or DLA might mean that you are entitled to more benefits.

You don’t have to have someone caring for you in order to claim, and you can spend the money however you want. It is a great help for many older people who want to stay put in their own home for as long as possible.

Free benefit check

If you, or an older person you know needs advice, information or practical support on a wide range of issues including welfare benefits, community care, housing and health, contact the Age NI Advice Service on Freephone 0808 808 7575 to speak to a specialist advisor in confidence. Our advisors can provide a free benefit check to ensure that older people are accessing the benefits they are entitled to. 

Last year our Advice Service dealt with more than 15,000 calls from older people in need.  Call the Age NI Advice Service today to make sure that you are receiving all the help and support available to you.