Attendance Allowance is a benefit for over State Pension age people who need help with personal care or supervision. Here are 48 conditions that could make you eligible for the paymentLinda Howard Money and Consumer Writer and Lauren Haughey Lifestyle and Money Reporter

15:30, 05 Aug 2025

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Over a million individuals are receiving additional financial aid from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) through Attendance Allowance. This benefit, either £73.90 or £110.40 per week, is designed for those of State Pension age who are dealing with long-term physical or mental health issues or disabilities.

To be eligible, Brits typically need to have a condition severe enough to necessitate care or supervision from another person and must have been receiving this assistance for at least six months. Despite seeming straightforward, Policy in Practice estimates that around 1.1 million eligible individuals are not claiming this support.

In an effort to simplify this process for those over State Pension age, we’ve compiled a list of over 40 health conditions usually covered by Attendance Allowance. The most frequently claimed disabling condition, as categorised by the DWP, is arthritis, reportedly supporting 460,993 individuals. It comes as State Pensioners are set to get a letter with update on an £8,300 boost.

The Mirror’s list of conditions isn’t a checklist for claiming Attendance Allowance but rather a guide to help people understand what is and isn’t supported. If you require extra assistance during the day or night due to a long-term illness, disability or health condition, consult the official eligibility guidance on GOV.UK.

Health issues and disabilities that may qualify for Attendance Allowance

In 2024, the Daily Record has outlined the conditions under which you might qualify for claiming Attendance Allowance:

  1. AIDS
  2. Traumatic Paraplegia/Tetraplegia
  3. Peripheral vascular Disease
  4. Psychosis
  5. Spondylosis
  6. Metabolic Disease
  7. Parkinsons Disease
  8. Multiple Sclerosis
  9. Blood Disorders
  10. Learning Difficulties
  11. Malignant Disease
  12. Dementia
  13. Motor Neurone Disease
  14. Deaf/Blind
  15. Cerebrovascular Disease
  16. Multiple Allergy Syndrome
  17. Respiratory Disorders and Diseases
  18. Back Pain
  19. Psychoneurosis
  20. Hyperkinetic Syndrome
  21. Severely Mentally impaired
  22. Neurological Diseases
  23. Bowel and Stomach Disease
  24. Behavioural Disorder
  25. Cystic Fibrosis
  26. Heart Disease
  27. Diabetes Mellitus
  28. Inflammatory Bowel Disease
  29. Infectious diseases: Viral disease – Coronavirus covid-19
  30. Major Trauma Other than Traumatic Paraplegia/Tetraplegia
  31. Skin Disease
  32. Chronic Pain Syndromes
  33. Arthritis
  34. Personality Disorder
  35. Trauma to Limbs
  36. Asthma
  37. Hearing Disorders
  38. Multi System Disorders
  39. Visual Disorders and Diseases
  40. Haemodialysis
  41. Renal Disorders
  42. Epilepsy
  43. Disease Of The Muscles, Bones or Joints
  44. Alcohol and Drug Abuse
  45. Double Amputee
  46. Total Parenteral Nutrition
  47. Frailty
  48. Haemophilia

Does Attendance Allowance affect your State Pension?

No, it doesn’t impact your State Pension, and you can still claim it even if you’re employed and earning a wage.

Who is not eligible for Attendance Allowance?

If you’re already getting PIP or Disability Living Allowance (DLA) to cover your care expenses, you won’t qualify for Attendance Allowance. If you apply for Attendance Allowance while on DLA, the DWP will usually reassess your DLA award instead.

You can renew your PIP or DLA when the current award expires, provided you still fulfil the eligibility criteria. If your renewal is unsuccessful, you can then apply for Attendance Allowance.

How to lodge a claim

To apply for Attendance Allowance, you’ll need to complete a detailed claim form. While this may seem daunting initially, assistance is available from your local Citizens Advice, so don’t let the form discourage you from applying.

If you prefer to manage the process yourself, follow the Citizens Advice guide to fill out your claim form here. Detailed instructions on how to get the application form by post or phone are available on the GOV.UK website here.