Before you start your claim for Attendance Allowance, make sure you have everything to hand. These are the main requirements and the step-by-step guide to claiming through the official channel.
Check eligibility on the official page →
Read the requirements and steps below first, so you can make your claim on the official page in one go.
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📋 Requirements
- Age: You must have reached State Pension age.
- Care needs: You must have needed help for at least 6 months, unless you are terminally ill.
- Residency: You must be in Great Britain and have lived here for at least 2 of the last 3 years.
- Not getting PIP or DLA: You cannot get it if you already get PIP or Disability Living Allowance.
- National Insurance number: You will need your National Insurance number and details of your doctor.
🚀 How to claim, step by step
- Check eligibility on GOV.UK
- Complete the Attendance Allowance claim form online or request a paper form
- Include details of your condition, medication and the help you need
- Wait for the decision letter from DWP
Eligibility and the amount awarded are decided by DWP based on your circumstances.
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