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"mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "Overview", "url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20220925172407/https://www.gov.uk/attendance-allowance", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20220925172407/https://www.gov.uk/attendance-allowance", "text": "<p>Attendance Allowance helps with extra costs if you have a disability severe enough that you need someone to help look after you.</p>\n\n<div role=\"note\" aria-label=\"Information\" class=\"application-notice info-notice\">\n<p>This guide is also available in <a href=\"/lwfans-gweini\">Welsh (Cymraeg)</a>, <a rel=\"external\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPa1oZerI7M&list=PLC0aQWFFHARyLkPRCYagSnWmZMcuTB68m\">British Sign Language (BSL)</a> and <a href=\"/government/publications/easy-read-attendance-allowance\">Easy Read format</a>.</p>\n</div>\n\n<p>It’s paid at <a href=\"/attendance-allowance/what-youll-get\">2 different rates</a> and how much you get depends on the level of care that you need because of your disability.</p>\n\n<p>You could get £61.85 or £92.40 a week to help with personal support if you’re both:</p>\n\n<ul>\n <li>physically or mentally disabled</li>\n <li>\n<a href=\"/state-pension-age\">State Pension age</a> or older</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>It does not cover mobility needs.</p>\n\n<p>The <a href=\"/attendance-allowance/what-youll-get\">other benefits</a> you get can increase if you get Attendance Allowance.</p>\n\n<p>You do not have to have someone caring for you in order to claim.</p>\n\n<div role=\"note\" aria-label=\"Information\" class=\"application-notice info-notice\">\n<p>If you do have a carer, they could get <a href=\"/carers-allowance\">Carer’s Allowance</a> if you have substantial caring needs.</p>\n</div>\n" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What you'll get", "url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20220925172407/https://www.gov.uk/attendance-allowance/what-youll-get", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20220925172407/https://www.gov.uk/attendance-allowance/what-youll-get", "text": "<p>Attendance Allowance is paid weekly at 2 different rates - the one you get depends on the level of help you need.</p>\n\n<p>Attendance Allowance is not means-tested - what you earn or how much you have in savings will not affect what you get.</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"attendance-allowance-rates\">Attendance Allowance rates</h2>\n\n<table>\n <thead>\n <tr>\n <th scope=\"col\">Rate</th>\n <th scope=\"col\">Level of help you need</th>\n </tr>\n </thead>\n <tbody>\n <tr>\n <td>Lower rate - £61.85</td>\n <td>Frequent help or constant supervision during the day, or supervision at night</td>\n </tr>\n <tr>\n <td>Higher rate - £92.40</td>\n <td>Help or supervision throughout both day and night, or a medical professional has said you might have 6 months or less to live</td>\n </tr>\n </tbody>\n</table>\n\n<p>If your circumstances change, you could get a different rate. You must <a href=\"/attendance-allowance/report-change-in-circumstances\">report a change of circumstances</a>.</p>\n\n<div role=\"note\" aria-label=\"Information\" class=\"application-notice info-notice\">\n<p>You could get extra Pension Credit, Housing Benefit or Council Tax Reduction if you get Attendance Allowance - check with the helpline or office dealing with your benefit.</p>\n</div>\n\n<h2 id=\"how-youre-paid\">How you’re paid</h2>\n\n<p>All benefits are <a href=\"/how-to-have-your-benefits-paid\">paid into your bank, building society or credit union account</a>.</p>\n" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Eligibility", "url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20220925172407/https://www.gov.uk/attendance-allowance/eligibility", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20220925172407/https://www.gov.uk/attendance-allowance/eligibility", "text": "<p>You can get Attendance Allowance if you’ve reached <a href=\"/state-pension-age\">State Pension age</a> and the following apply:</p>\n\n<ul>\n <li>you have a physical disability (including sensory disability, for example blindness), a mental disability (including learning difficulties), or both</li>\n <li>your disability is severe enough for you to need help caring for yourself or someone to supervise you, for your own or someone else’s safety</li>\n <li>you have needed that help for at least 6 months (unless you might have 6 months or less to live)</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>You must also:</p>\n\n<ul>\n <li>be in Great Britain when you claim - there are some exceptions, such as members and family members of the armed forces</li>\n <li>have been in Great Britain for at least 2 of the last 3 years (this does not apply if you’re a refugee or have humanitarian protection status)</li>\n <li>be <a rel=\"external\" href=\"http://www.carersuk.org/help-and-advice/financial-support/help-with-benefits/attendance-allowance#sec9\">habitually resident</a> in the UK, Ireland, Isle of Man or the Channel Islands</li>\n <li>not be subject to <a rel=\"external\" href=\"http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/england/benefits_e/benefits_coming_from_abroad_and_claiming_benefits_hrt/non-eea_nationals_and_the_hrt/are_you_subject_to_immigration_control_hrt.htm\">immigration control</a> (unless you’re a sponsored immigrant)</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2 id=\"if-you-live-in-the-eu-switzerland-norway-iceland-or-liechtenstein\">If you live in the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein</h2>\n\n<p>You might still be able to get Attendance Allowance if you’re a UK national and you live in or move to the EU, European Economic Area (<abbr title=\"European Economic Area\">EEA</abbr>) or Switzerland.</p>\n\n<p>Read guidance to <a href=\"/guidance/benefits-and-pensions-for-uk-nationals-in-the-eea-or-switzerland\">find out if you can get benefits in the EU, <abbr title=\"European Economic Area\">EEA</abbr> or Switzerland</a>.</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"if-you-might-have-6-months-or-less-to-live\">If you might have 6 months or less to live</h2>\n\n<p>If a medical professional has said you might have 6 months or less to live, you can be eligible as soon as you need help caring for yourself or someone to supervise you. You do not have to need that help for 6 months. This is sometimes called ‘special rules’.</p>\n\n<p>If you’re eligible for Attendance Allowance, you’ll automatically get the <a href=\"/attendance-allowance/what-youll-get\">higher rate</a>.</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"if-youre-in-a-care-home\">If you’re in a care home</h2>\n\n<p>You cannot usually get Attendance Allowance if you live in a care home and your care is paid for by your local authority. You can still claim Attendance Allowance if you pay for all your care home costs yourself.</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"if-you-need-an-assessment\">If you need an assessment</h2>\n\n<p>You’ll only need to attend an assessment to check your eligibility if it’s unclear how your illness or disability affects you.</p>\n\n<p>If you do need an assessment you’ll get a letter saying why and where you must go. During the assessment, a medical professional will need to examine you.</p>\n\n<div role=\"note\" aria-label=\"Information\" class=\"application-notice info-notice\">\n<p>You cannot get Attendance Allowance if you already get <a href=\"/dla-disability-living-allowance-benefit\">Disability Living Allowance (DLA)</a>, <a href=\"/pip\">Personal Independence Payment (PIP)</a> or <a rel=\"external\" href=\"https://www.mygov.scot/adult-disability-payment\">Adult Disability Payment (ADP)</a>.</p>\n</div>\n\n" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How to claim", "url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20220925172407/https://www.gov.uk/attendance-allowance/how-to-claim", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20220925172407/https://www.gov.uk/attendance-allowance/how-to-claim", "text": "<p>Use the <a href=\"/government/publications/attendance-allowance-claim-form\">Attendance Allowance claim form</a> to apply by post. The form comes with notes telling you how to fill it in.</p>\n\n<p>Send the completed form to:</p>\n\n<div class=\"address\"><div class=\"adr org fn\"><p>\n\nFreepost DWP Attendance Allowance\n<br>\n</p></div></div>\n\n<p>You do not need a postcode or a stamp.</p>\n\n<p>Call the Attendance Allowance helpline to ask for:</p>\n\n<ul>\n <li>a copy of the form</li>\n <li>alternative formats, such as braille, large print or audio CD</li>\n</ul>\n\n<div class=\"contact\">\n<p>Attendance Allowance helpline<br>\nTelephone: 0800 731 0122 <br>\nTextphone: 0800 731 0317 <br>\n<a href=\"https://www.relayuk.bt.com/\">Relay UK</a> (if you cannot hear or speak on the phone): 18001 then 0800 731 0122 <br>\nBritish Sign Language (BSL) <a href=\"https://portal.starleaf.com/webrtc?name=DWP&target=DWP@interpreterslive.call.sl\">video relay service</a> if you’re on a computer - find out how to <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZJc6OKmAUA\">use the service on mobile or tablet</a><br>\nMonday to Friday, 8am to 6pm<br>\n<a href=\"/call-charges\">Find out about call charges</a></p>\n</div>\n\n<h2 id=\"backdating-your-claim\">Backdating your claim</h2>\n\n<p>Attendance Allowance can be backdated to the date of your claim. This is usually the date your form is received or the date you call the enquiry line (if you then return the claim pack within 6 weeks).</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"if-you-might-have-6-months-or-less-to-live\">If you might have 6 months or less to live</h2>\n\n<p>You can get Attendance Allowance more quickly if a medical professional has said you might have 6 months or less to live. This is sometimes called ‘special rules’.</p>\n\n<p>You must complete an <a href=\"/government/publications/attendance-allowance-claim-form\">Attendance Allowance claim form</a>. You should also ask a doctor or medical professional for form DS1500 - they’ll either fill it in and give the form to you or send it directly to the Department for Work and Pensions (<abbr title=\"Department for Work and Pensions\">DWP</abbr>).</p>\n\n<p>You can do this on behalf of someone else without their permission. The letter about the money awarded will not mention ‘special rules’.</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"if-you-disagree-with-a-decision\">If you disagree with a decision</h2>\n\n<p>You can <a href=\"/mandatory-reconsideration\">challenge a decision</a> about your claim. This is called asking for mandatory reconsideration.</p>\n\n<h2 id=\"complaints\">Complaints</h2>\n\n<p>You can <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-work-pensions/about/complaints-procedure#who-to-contact-1\">complain to <abbr title=\"Department for Work and Pensions\">DWP</abbr></a> if you’re unhappy with the service you’ve received.</p>\n\n" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Report a change in circumstances", "url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20220925172407/https://www.gov.uk/attendance-allowance/report-change-in-circumstances", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20220925172407/https://www.gov.uk/attendance-allowance/report-change-in-circumstances", "text": "<p>If your circumstances change, the amount you get from Attendance Allowance may go up or down.</p>\n\n<p>You must contact the Attendance Allowance helpline straight away if:</p>\n\n<ul>\n <li>the level of help you need or your condition changes - you’ll need to provide details like if the amount of times you need help each day has changed</li>\n <li>you go into hospital or a care home - you’ll need to provide the address, the dates you’ve been there for, and how your stay is paid for</li>\n <li>you leave the country for more than 4 weeks</li>\n <li>you go into prison</li>\n <li>you change your name, address or bank details</li>\n <li>you want to stop receiving your benefit</li>\n <li>your doctor’s details change</li>\n <li>your immigration status changes, if you’re not a British citizen</li>\n</ul>\n\n<div role=\"note\" aria-label=\"Warning\" class=\"application-notice help-notice\">\n<p>You could be taken to court or have to pay a penalty if you give wrong information or do not report a change in your circumstances.</p>\n</div>\n\n<div class=\"contact\">\n<p>Attendance Allowance helpline <br>\nTelephone: 0800 731 0122 <br>\nTextphone: 0800 731 0317 <br>\n<a href=\"https://www.relayuk.bt.com/\">Relay UK</a> (if you cannot hear or speak on the phone): 18001 then 0800 731 0122 <br>\nBritish Sign Language (BSL) <a href=\"https://portal.starleaf.com/webrtc?name=DWP&target=DWP@interpreterslive.call.sl\">video relay service</a> if you’re on a computer - find out how to <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZJc6OKmAUA\">use the service on mobile or tablet</a> <br>\nMonday to Friday, 8am to 6pm<br>\n<a href=\"/call-charges\">Find out about call charges</a></p>\n</div>\n\n<h2 id=\"if-youve-been-paid-too-much\">If you’ve been paid too much</h2>\n\n<p>You may have to repay the money if you:</p>\n\n<ul>\n <li>did not report a change straight away</li>\n <li>gave wrong information</li>\n <li>were overpaid by mistake</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>Find out how to <a href=\"/benefit-overpayments\">repay the money you owe from benefit overpayment</a>.</p>\n" } } ] } </script> </body> </html>

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