Top 10 Tips on How to Apply for Attendance Allowance

Attendance Allowance is available to anyone that has reached state pension age with physical or mental disabilities and who needs help with washing, dressing, eating or any other daily activities. It essentially helps with extra financial costs if you need someone to help look after you. You are also eligible for Attendance Allowance if you pay for your care in a care home.

Looking to make a claim? We’ve put together a step-by-step guide that will help you when filling out the Attendance Allowance form.

Let’s get started…

To claim the Attendance Allowance, you should complete the AA1 Attendance Allowance form either online or using a printed form at your earliest convenience, even if you’re still living in your own home. You can get the Attendance Allowance claim form by requesting one over the phone or by printing one out from gov.uk 

To apply, you will need some key information:

• your National Insurance number
• your address and contact details
• details of the disability or health condition that you need extra help for
• details of your GP surgery or medical centre
• details of your care home, hospital or hospice (if you are currently staying in one).

The online service will only accept a certain number of applications each week and it’s important to note that you cannot apply online if you have power of attorney or are an appointee. See below for how to apply if either of these apply to you.

All information contained in this page was correct as at 28/02/2024*