Attendance Allowance Guides

Guides on Attendance Allowance — help for people over State Pension age who need personal care or supervision because of illness or disability.

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Attendance Allowance for Arthritis — Rheumatoid and Osteoarthritis

Arthritis is one of the most common reasons people over State Pension age claim Attendance Allowance. Find out how rheumatoid and osteoarthritis are assessed, what the day/night care test looks for, and what you could be entitled to.

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Attendance Allowance for COPD and Breathing Conditions

COPD and other breathing conditions can significantly affect day-to-day care needs in later life. Find out how Attendance Allowance assesses COPD, what the day/night care test means for breathing conditions, and what you could be entitled to.

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Attendance Allowance for Dementia — What Carers and Families Need to Know

Dementia care needs often build up gradually and get under-described on claim forms. Find out how Attendance Allowance assesses dementia, what the day/night care test looks for, and how carers and families can build a stronger claim.

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Attendance Allowance for Heart Failure and Heart Conditions

Heart failure and other heart conditions cause profound fatigue and breathlessness that often significantly affect daily care needs. Find out how Attendance Allowance assesses heart conditions, what the day/night test looks for, and what you could be entitled to.

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Attendance Allowance After a Stroke — What You Could Be Entitled To

A stroke can leave lasting effects on mobility, speech, and cognition. Find out how Attendance Allowance assesses stroke survivors, what the day/night care test looks for, and what you could be entitled to.

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Attendance Allowance for Cancer — Support During and After Treatment

Cancer and its treatment can create significant care needs in older age. Find out how Attendance Allowance is assessed for cancer and how the Special Rules for Terminal Illness work.

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Attendance Allowance for Falls and Frailty in Older Age

Falls risk and frailty are among the most common reasons older people need care and supervision. Find out how these affect Attendance Allowance eligibility and what you could receive.

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Attendance Allowance After Hip or Knee Replacement

Hip and knee replacement recovery can create significant care needs. Find out how Attendance Allowance applies after joint replacement surgery and when to claim.

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Attendance Allowance for Kidney Disease and Dialysis

Chronic kidney disease and dialysis create significant care needs and fatigue. Find out how kidney conditions are assessed for Attendance Allowance and what you could receive.

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Attendance Allowance for Liver Disease

Serious liver conditions including cirrhosis can significantly affect daily living. Find out how liver disease is assessed for Attendance Allowance and what support is available.

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Attendance Allowance for Motor Neurone Disease (MND)

MND is a rapidly progressive condition that quickly creates significant care needs. Find out how MND is assessed for Attendance Allowance and how to claim quickly.

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Attendance Allowance When You Have Multiple Conditions

Having multiple health conditions together often creates greater care needs than any single condition alone. Find out how Attendance Allowance is assessed when you have several conditions.

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Attendance Allowance for Vision Loss and Blindness

Severe vision loss and blindness can significantly affect personal care and safety. Find out how visual impairment is assessed for Attendance Allowance and what support is available.

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Attendance Allowance for Parkinson's Disease

Parkinson's disease progressively affects daily living and personal care. Find out how Attendance Allowance is assessed for Parkinson's and what support is available.