What to include in your Attendance Allowance application
Many applications are turned down because people don't mention or aren't clear about how their illness or disability...
Some people miss out on Attendance Allowance because they mistakenly believe they don’t qualify or are put off by the claims’ process. Do any of these apply to you?
Your circumstances may have changed since the last time you applied, especially if it was a while ago. If your care needs have increased, you may find you’re now eligible.
It is assessed purely on your disability or health condition and your care or supervision needs. It isn’t means-tested so it doesn’t matter what you earn or how much you have in savings.
You’ve paid into the tax system all your life. Now it’s time to get something back. Think about what support or equipment might help you to carry on living independently at home for longer.
You don’t have to spend Attendance Allowance on a carer. Many older people spend it on other types of help in the home, or equipment to help them stay independent.
You don’t need to have a carer or someone looking after you. You qualify based on the help you need, not the help you actually get.
Ask your local Age UK if they can help you fill it in. Call Age UK Advice for free on 0800 678 1602 or visit your nearest Age UK.
We offer support through our free advice line on 0800 678 1602. Lines are open 8am-7pm, 365 days a year. We also have specialist advisers at over 125 local Age UKs.
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