Britons don’t need to have had a diagnosis for their condition to apply. According to the DWP, as long as they’ve needed help or supervision, or have had difficulties for six months because of their condition, they can claim it.
However, it should be noted, Britons won’t be able to get Attendance Allowance if they already receive Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Adult Disability Payment (ADP), or the care component of Disability Living Allowance (DLA).
Attendance Allowance rates 2022/23
The rate at which Attendance Allowance is paid depends on just how much help is required, but the funds don’t need to be spent on care. Instead, it can be put towards other household bills.
There are two rates of Attendance Allowance offered, the lower rate and the higher rate.
The lower rate applies to people who need help during the day or at night and currently amounts to £61.85 per week.
