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.

You can claim Attendance Allowance for 57 different medical conditions. Some of these conditions include chronic pain, mobility issues, visual or hearing impairments, neurological disorders and cognitive disorders (such as a form of dementia like Alzheimer's).

Attendance Allowance helps with extra costs if you're State Pension age and disabled: rates, eligibility, claim form AA1, claiming due to a terminal illness.

Attendance Allowance helps with extra costs if you're State Pension age and disabled: rates, eligibility, claim form AA1, claiming due to a terminal illness.

Attendance Allowance helps with extra costs if you're State Pension age and disabled: rates, eligibility, claim form AA1, claiming due to a terminal illness.

Am I eligible to claim Attendance Allowance? You can claim Attendance Allowance if you meet all the following criteria: You're over State Pension age (if you haven't reached it, you may be eligible for Personal Independence Payment instead).

Attendance Allowance is a disability benefit. You can qualify for Attendance Allowance if all of these points apply to you: you have needed frequent support or supervision for at least six months, even if you don't currently get that support.

Atendance Allowance is a tax-free, non-means tested benefit. You can claim whether or not you are working, and it is not afected by savings or earnings. You do not have to have made National Insurance contributions to claim.

Attendance Allowance (AA) is a benefit for people over State Pension age who need help with personal care or supervision by day, or someone to watch over them by night, because of physical or mental disability. Entitlement is based on the help you could reasonably do with, not any help you actually receive.

You can claim Attendance Allowance if all the following apply: You have a long-term physical or mental illness or disability. You have needed help with your personal care (for example, washing and dressing), or supervision to keep you safe, for at least six months before claiming.