Attendance Allowance (AA).
To claim Attendance Allowance (AA) you will need to have reached the State Pension age to claim. You also need to have a disability or illness that makes it hard for you to look after yourself.
Lots of people are entitled to Attendance Allowance but did not know about it to make a claim.
Attendance Allowance is not means tested so it does not matter what other money you get. It does not matter how much you have in savings either as there is no limit.
It will affect your state pension and you can claim it if you're still working and earning money.
You will need to complete a long claim form when you apply for AA. It might seem daunting at first but help is available from us here at Be There 4 U, so don't let the form put you off applying. AA is a tax-free benefit. You will be exempt from the Benefit Cap so you will not have money taken away from any other benefits.
Claiming Attendance Allowance might also mean you are entitled to extra help.
You will not be able to get Attendance Allowance if you already get Personal Independence Payment (PIP).
Make an appointment with one of our friendly advisors to see if you can claim.