Attendance Allowance is a tax-free benefit that helps with extra costs if you have a disability severe enough that you need someone to help look after you. It is available for people over State Pension age who need help with personal care or supervision because of an illness or disability. There are two different weekly rates, and the amount you get depends on how much help you need:

• Lower rate: £68.10 per week for those who need help during the day or at night, or supervision at night.
• Higher rate: £101.75 per week for those who need help during the day and at night, or who are terminally ill.

Attendance Allowance is not means-tested, so what you earn or how much you have in savings will not affect what you get. It is usually paid every 4 weeks and is paid directly into your bank, building society, or credit union account. If you get Attendance Allowance, you can spend the money however you like, and it doesnt need to be spent on your care. If you start to get Attendance Allowance, it might increase the amount of other benefits or credits youre entitled to. To claim Attendance Allowance, you need to fill out the Attendance Allowance claim form, which is available online or by post.