What can I use Attendance Allowance for?

Attendance Allowance is money for people aged pension age or over who have care needs. You may have care needs if you need help with activities of daily living, such as getting dressed, going to the toilet or having someone to look after you so you do not hurt yourself. It could include help outside the home.

What else can I claim if I get Attendance Allowance?

If you get Attendance Allowance, you could get extra Pension Credit, Housing Benefit or Council Tax Reduction. You may also be entitled to: help with health costs.

Can you claim housing benefit if you get Attendance Allowance?

The money you receive isn't means-tested - so your savings or income won't affect your claim. Claiming also won't affect any other benefits you receive. In fact, it can actually help you get other benefits such as Pension Credit, Housing Benefit, or Council Tax Reduction.

Is Attendance Allowance same as Pip?

The difference between them is at what age you can first claim them: DLA is for anyone under 16, PIP is for people under state pension age, and Attendance Allowance is for people over state pension age.

How long do you get Attendance Allowance for?

The 6-month rule

As long as you've needed help or supervision, or you've had difficulties, for 6 months because of your condition you can claim Attendance Allowance. You can save time with your claim by applying before the end of the 6 months but you won't get any money until then.

Claiming Attendance Allowance if you’re over 65

Can I get a blue badge if I get Attendance Allowance?

You can get a Disabled Person's Railcard if you get Attendance Allowance. Getting Attendance Allowance might also help to support your application for a Blue Badge. A blue badge allows you to park closer to where you need to go if you're disabled.

What are the 2 levels for Attendance Allowance?

The 2 different amounts of Attendance Allowance are called the lower and higher rates.

Can you get a Motability car on Attendance Allowance?

Attendance Allowance cannot be used to lease a car through the Motability Scheme.

Do you have to declare Attendance Allowance on tax return?

The most common state benefits you do not have to pay Income Tax on are: Attendance Allowance. Bereavement support payment.

Can I claim Attendance Allowance for arthritis?

Benefits for mobility problems

If you're over State Pension age and you need help with your personal care, such as washing, dressing and going to the toilet, because of your symptoms of arthritis, you may be able to claim Attendance Allowance.

Do you get more Pension Credit if you get Attendance Allowance?

Attendance Allowance is tax-free. It is not means-tested and getting it will not reduce entitlement to Pension Credit.

Do pensioners pay council tax?

If you are a pensioner, your council tax reduction will apply to the whole of your bill. A pensioner is someone who has reached the qualifying age for state pension credit. You can use the State Pension calculator on the Government's website to find out if you have reached the qualifying age.

Can I get free road tax if Im a carer?

Travel costs: People with disabilities and carers - Car: Road tax exemption. If you have disabilities or are a carer you may be entitled to free or discounted travel on public transport. If you are a driver you may be entitled to an exemption from paying road tax, and to a blue badge which gives you parking concessions ...

Will Attendance Allowance affect my State Pension?

It won't affect your state pension and you can claim it if you're still working and earning money. You'll need to complete a long claim form when you apply for Attendance Allowance.

How much money can you have in the bank and still claim benefits UK?

You can have up to £10,000 in savings before it affects your claim. Every £500 over that amount counts as £1 of weekly income. If you get Pension Credit guarantee credit, you can have more than £16,000 in savings without it affecting your claim.

Why would you be refused Attendance Allowance?

Many applications are turned down because people don't mention or aren't clear about how their illness or disability affects their lives. Don't underestimate your needs when filling in the form.

Can you get Attendance Allowance for diabetes?

If you have diabetes complications, or another health condition in addition to diabetes, that requires regular care through the day you may qualify for Attendance Allowance.

What qualifies you for a mobility car?

Check you're eligible

You can get a Motability car or vehicle if you've been awarded: the higher rate mobility component of Disability Living Allowance (DLA) the enhanced rate mobility component of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP) or War Pensioners' Mobility Supplement.

Does carers allowance affect council tax?

You do not have to claim Carer's Allowance to qualify for this discount, and your income and savings will not affect your eligibility. If there is more than one carer living in the property, they can both be ignored for Council Tax purposes as long as they both meet the conditions.

Can pensioners claim PIP?

If you're already getting PIP, it will continue when you reach State Pension age. You can check your State Pension age on GOV.UK. Most people can't make a new claim for PIP after they reach State Pension age.

Is there a difference between carers allowance and Attendance Allowance?

The person the carer looks after must be receiving what is called a "passport benefit", Attendance Allowance is one of these. In your mum and dad's case, it would be your dad who would get Attendance Allowance, and your mum Carer Allowance. Your dad needs to be awarded AA for your mum to get CA.

Who gets winter fuel allowance?

You qualify for a Winter Fuel Payment if both the following apply: you were born on or before 25 September 1956. you lived in the UK for at least one day during the week of 19 to 25 September 2022 - this is called the 'qualifying week'

Is Attendance Allowance reviewed every year?

Your Attendance Allowance will be awarded for either a fixed or indefinite period. If you were told you'd get Attendance Allowance for a fixed period, you'll need to renew your claim before the fixed period ends.

Can you get a disabled badge for anxiety?

You can still get a badge if: you have long term problems walking or going to places - including problems caused by stress, anxiety or other mental health issues.