Attendance Allowance (AA) paid for over 65 years of age

Attendance Allowance helps with extra costs if you have a disability severe enough that you
need someone to help look after you. AA is paid for over 65 years of age.

It’s paid at 2 different rates and how much you get depends on the level of care that you
need because of your disability.

You could get £72.65 or £108.55 a week to help with personal support if you’re both:

• physically or mentally disabled
• State Pension age or older

It does not cover mobility needs.

You could get extra Pension Credit, Housing Benefit or Council Tax Reduction

Help with AA

If you need help understanding or applying for AA you can: