The benefit <\/a>provides either \u00a373.90 or \u00a3110.40 every week and as it is typically paid every four weeks, this amounts to either \u00a3295.60 or \u00a3441.60 every pay period.<\/p>\n The level of weekly payment someone receives depends on the level of care they need. DWP guidance<\/a> explains if you need \u201cfrequent help or constant supervision during the day, or supervision at night\u201d you will receive the lower rate of \u00a373.90 and if you need \u201chelp or supervision throughout both day and night, or a medical professional has said you\u2019re nearing the end of life\u201d you will receive the higher rate of \u00a3110.40.<\/p>\n READ MORE: DWP confirms plans to change Attendance Allowance for people making a new claim<\/a>READ MORE: Pensioners claiming new health benefit could get payment decision in six days<\/a><\/p>\n The benefit is designed to help people of State Pension age<\/a> cover the costs of additional daily living expenses as a result of their condition, but it can also help them stay independent in their own home for longer.<\/p>\n The latest statistics also show the percentage of claimants receiving Attendance Allowance by health condition. Overall, some 563,746 (36%) of people claiming Attendance Allowance have been given an award of five years or more.<\/p>\n Attendance Allowance helps people with a disability, long-term illness, or mental or physical health condition. The most common condition being claimed is arthritis,<\/a> which provides support for 483,376 people across Great Britain, including 44,455 living in Scotland.<\/p>\n Some 47 per cent of people claiming Attendance Allowance for arthritis receive an award of five years or longer, according to the DWP<\/a> data.<\/p>\n Below is the number of claimants per condition and the percentage receiving payments for five years or more. It\u2019s worth keeping in mind people with lifelong, degenerative conditions unlikely to change will typically receive a longer award, shorter awards are issued where an improvement is expected.<\/p>\n Attendance Allowance award length<\/p>\n The figure below represents all claimants up until the end of August 2024.<\/p>\n What is Attendance Allowance?<\/p>\n Attendance Allowance helps with extra costs if you have a physical or mental disability or illness severe enough that makes it hard for you to look after yourself – it does not cover mobility needs. You do not need to have someone caring for you in order to make a claim.<\/p>\n Who can claim?<\/p>\n You should apply for Attendance Allowance if you have a disability or illness and need help or supervision throughout the day or at times during the night -even if you don\u2019t currently get that help.<\/p>\n This might include:<\/strong><\/p>\n You should also apply if you have difficulties with personal tasks, for example if they take you a long time, you experience pain or you need physical help, like a chair to lean on. Attendance Allowance isn\u2019t just for people with a physical disability or illness.<\/p>\n You should also claim if you need help or supervision throughout the day or night and have:<\/strong><\/p>\n How much could I get on Attendance Allowance?<\/p>\n You could receive either \u00a373.90 (lower rate) or \u00a3110.40 (higher rate) each week.<\/p>\n You can spend the money however you like and it could help you stay independent in your own home for longer.<\/p>\n This might include:<\/strong><\/p>\n Can I claim Attendance Allowance even if I have savings and other income?<\/p>\n Yes. Attendance Allowance isn’t means-tested so it doesn’t matter what other money you have coming in or how much you have in savings either – there’s no limit. it is also tax-free and you will be exempt from the Benefit Cap so you won’t have money taken away from any other benefits.<\/p>\n Will Attendance Allowance affect my State Pension?<\/p>\n No, it won’t affect your State Pension and you can even claim it if you’re still working and earning money.<\/p>\n How does Attendance Allowance affect other benefits?<\/p>\n The other benefits you get might increase if you get Attendance Allowance, these include:<\/p>\n How do I make a claim?<\/p>\n You will need to complete a long claim form when you apply for Attendance Allowance<\/a>. It might seem daunting at first but help is available from Citizens Advice<\/a> and Independent Age.<\/a><\/p>\n Full details of how to get the application form by post or over the phone can be found on the GOV.UK website here<\/a>.<\/p>\n What happens if I am about to reach State Pension age?<\/p>\n If you are thinking about applying for Attendance Allowance when you reach State Pension age, you might be better off claiming Personal Independence Payment<\/a> (PIP) straight away – you may be able to get more money.<\/p>\n Who cannot claim Attendance Allowance?<\/p>\n You cannot claim Attendance Allowance if you live in Scotland, you will need to claim the new devolved benefit Pension Age Disability Payment instead. Full details can be found here.<\/a><\/p>\n You won’t be able to get Attendance Allowance if you already get PIP or Disability Living Allowance (DLA) to pay for your care. If you apply for Attendance Allowance while getting DLA, the DWP will usually reassess your DLA award instead.<\/p>\n You can renew your PIP or DLA when the existing award ends as long as you still meet the eligibility criteria. If your renewal is unsuccessful you can apply for Attendance Allowance instead.<\/p>\n Find out more about Attendance Allowance on the GOV.UK website here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Join the conversation on our Money Saving Scotland Facebook group<\/a> for money-saving tips, the latest State Pension and benefits news, energy bill advice and cost of living updates.<\/p>\n Sign up to our Record Money newsletter and get the top stories sent to your inbox daily from Monday to Friday with a special cost of living edition every Thursday – sign up here<\/a>.<\/p>\n You can also follow us on X<\/strong> (formerly Twitter) @Recordmoney_<\/a> for regular updates throughout the day or get money news alerts on your phone by joining our Daily Record Money WhatsApp community<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n
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