Many older people are unaware that they may qualify for Attendance Allowance, a tax-free benefit designed to help people who need support due to illness, disability, or long-term health conditions. According to research by Policy in Practice, over 1.1 million pension-age households may be eligible but are not claiming Attendance Allowance, leaving an estimated £5.2 billion unclaimed each year.
What Is Attendance Allowance?
Who Can Qualify?
You may qualify if:
✅ You are State Pension age or older
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✅ You need help with personal care or supervision for your safety
✅ You have needed that help for at least six months
Importantly, you do not need to have a carer actually helping you. The assessment is based on the help you need, not the help you receive.
Conditions That May Qualify
Many people assume they won’t qualify because they don’t consider themselves “disabled”. However, people with the following conditions may be eligible:
- Arthritis
- Heart conditions
- Parkinson’s disease
- Dementia
- Stroke
- Diabetes
- Cancer
- Anxiety or depression
- Visual impairments
- Hearing loss
- Mobility problems
- Other long-term health conditions
Eligibility depends on how the condition affects your daily life rather than the diagnosis itself.
Common Difficulties That May Indicate Eligibility
You may want to check your entitlement if you have difficulty:
- Washing or bathing
- Getting dressed
- Preparing meals
- Taking medication
- Moving safely around your home
- Preventing falls
- Remembering important tasks
- Staying safe without supervision
A Common Misconception
Many people believe they cannot claim because they have savings or own their home.
This is not true.
Attendance Allowance is not means-tested, which means your income, savings, investments, or property do not affect whether you can qualify.
Find Out If You Could Be Entitled
With over one million older people believed to be missing out on this support, it is worth taking a few minutes to check whether you or a family member may qualify.
A simple eligibility check could reveal support worth up to £114.60 per week, helping to cover everyday costs and improve quality of life.
Complete our free benefits check today to find out whether you may be entitled to Attendance Allowance or other financial support.
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