Can I applying for Attendance Allowance on behalf of someone else?

As long as you’ve needed help or supervision, or you’ve had difficulties for 6 months because of your condition you can claim Attendance Allowance. You can also apply for Attendance Allowance on behalf of someone else, for example a parent or a friend or other relative.

Do you have to have a carer to claim Attendance Allowance?

You must have had care or supervision needs because of your disability or illness for at least 6 months before you can get Attendance Allowance. As long as you’ve needed help or supervision, or you’ve had difficulties, for 6 months because of your condition you can claim Attendance Allowance.

Who can help me fill in an Attendance Allowance form?

You can ask a friend, relative or carer if you’d rather they help you with the form. If you’re terminally ill you’ll only need to answer some of the questions. Read more about claiming Attendance Allowance if you’re terminally ill.

What is the difference between carers allowance and Attendance Allowance?

If someone looks after you they might be able to claim Carer’s Allowance if you get Attendance Allowance. Carer’s Allowance is paid to your carer. you get any rate of Attendance Allowance. they spend at least 35 hours a week caring for you.

What is the difference between Attendance Allowance and carers allowance?

Does Attendance Allowance affect any other benefits?

If you’re already getting other benefits Your benefits or tax credits might go up if you get Attendance Allowance. Contact all the benefit offices dealing with your other benefits and tell them you are getting Attendance Allowance. This will ensure that they assess what other help you might be able to get.

How to claim Attendance Allowance in the UK?

How to claim. Use the Attendance Allowance claim form to apply by post. The form comes with notes telling you how to fill it in. Send the completed form to: Call the Attendance Allowance helpline to ask for: alternative formats, such as braille, large print or audio CD.

Where can I get form ds1500 for attendance allowance?

ask a doctor or other healthcare professional for form DS1500 – they’ll either fill it in and give the form to you or send it directly to DWP You can do this on behalf of someone else without their permission. The letter about the money awarded will not mention ‘special rules’. You can challenge a decision about your claim.

Is the lower rate Attendance Allowance the same as Carers Allowance?

My mum (85, blind, limited mobility) has just been awarded the lower rate attendance allowance. A very nice lady from the DWP helped her to complete the forms and said that if/when mum was awarded AA she could also apply for a further £30pw as no one is claiming carers allowance on her behalf.

How to apply for attendance allowance if someone is terminally ill?

If you’re applying for Attendance Allowance for someone else who’s terminally ill, you need to ask their doctor or a specialist or consultant for a DS1500 medical condition report to send with the form. You won’t have to fill in the full application form if you have a terminal illness – you don’t have to answer the questions about personal tasks .

When do you need to claim attendance allowance?

How to claim Attendance Allowance. You can claim Attendance Allowance if you’ve reached State Pension age and have care or supervision needs because of an illness or disability. You need to have had your illness or disability for at least 6 months before you can get Attendance Allowance.

Can you get attendance allowance if you live in a care home?

If you’re not expected to live for more than 6 months, there are ‘special rules’: if you’re eligible, you’ll automatically get the higher rate of Attendance Allowance You cannot usually get Attendance Allowance if you live in a care home and your care is paid for by your local authority.