You are one step away from claiming Attendance Allowance. Check the eligibility criteria and the documents you will need so you can claim without delays.
Check each condition below before you claim. Having your documents ready means fewer delays.
If you are unsure whether you qualify, a free benefits calculator can give you an estimate in minutes.
Clear criteria, faster claim
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📋 Who can claim
- 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.
🧮 Before you claim
- Read the eligibility rules on the official page.
- Gather your National Insurance number and bank details.
- Have information about your income, savings and household ready.
✅ Good to know
- Spend it as you choose: You can use the money however you like.
- Boosts other benefits: It can increase Pension Credit, Housing Benefit or Council Tax Reduction.
- No assessment usually: Most decisions are made from your form without a face-to-face assessment.
Eligibility and the amount awarded are decided by DWP based on your circumstances.