Paying for care
Attendance Allowance
A benefit for people over State Pension age who need help with personal care.
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What it is
Attendance Allowance helps with extra costs where a disability or health condition means someone needs help looking after themselves. It is not means-tested and does not depend on savings.
Applying
The claim form asks in detail about daily difficulties, including nights. Describe a bad day as well as a good one, and say how long tasks take. Take the current rates and eligibility rules from GOV.UK.
Under State Pension age
Younger adults should look at Personal Independence Payment instead.
Official sources
Guidance only — it isn't financial or legal advice, and rules and figures change. Always check the official source or speak to an adviser.