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This benefit is dealt with by The Disability and Carers Service. Find your Disability Benefits Centre here.
What is it paid for?
• Paid if you need help to look after yourself.
• Paid if you become ill or disabled on or after your 65th birthday, or are claiming on or after your 65th birthday
• Paid at different rates depending on whether you need care during the day, during the night, or both.
Can I get it?
If you have needed help for at least 6 months, you should claim Attendance Allowance.
Notes
AA is paid at different rates depending on how much your disability affects you.
There are special rules for people with a terminal illness to help them get AA quickly and easily for care.
You can get AA even if no one is actually giving you the care you need.
You may not get AA if you are in hospital or residential care.
AA is not affected by savings.
AA is not usually affected by other money you have coming in.
AA is usually ignored as income for working out Income Support and Jobseeker's Allowance.
How much will I get?
Higher rate £64.50 per week
Lower rate £43.15 per week
Only use the amounts shown as a guide. The rules for benefits mean that your individual circumstances may affect the amount you can get. This means you will not always be able to work out exactly how much you will get by using these amounts.
You can download an Attendance Allowance claim form and/or get more information here.
If you think you qualify, claim straightaway, or you may lose benefit.
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