Make an Enquiry COVID-19: The latest updates from Four Seasons Health Care - Click here Need help with the Attendance Allowance Form? We've got you covered with our top tips Home About Us Need help with the Attendance Allowance Form? We've got you covered with our top tips Am I eligible? Attendance Allowance is available to anybody 65 and over with physical or mental disabilities and who need help with washing, dressing or eating. You are eligible for attendance allowance if you pay for your care in a care home. You are NOT eligible if... You already receive Personal Independence Payment (PIP) You receive Disability Living Allowance (DLA) You live in a care home and the local authority already contributes to your costs (Attendance Allowance will only be paid for the first 28 days) Attendance Allowance isn't means tested so your finances won't be checked to work out if you're entitled. To claim, you don't need to be receiving assistance already, you just need to show that you will benefit from it. How much does Attendance Allowance pay? Day or Night: £60.00 Weekly Day and Night: £89.60 Weekly The amount of Attendance Allowance you get depends on whether you need help day or night or both day and night. Payments are calculated weekly and usually paid every 4 weeks. How do I apply? If you are eligible and want to apply, you need to fill in a ‘AA1 Attendance Allowance’ application form. You can request a form over the phone or print one out from gov.uk/attendance-allowance You then need to send the form by post to the address given on the application form. Need help filling out the Attendance Allowance Form? Take a look at our top tips when filling out the attendance allowance form See our top tips here Find your local care home Click here About us About us Contact us Feedback Our Care Homes FAQs Jobs Investors Helpful Links Press and Media Resident Terms & Conditions Modern Slavery Statement Gender Pay Gap Report Privacy Policy Cookie Policy Accessibility Sitemap © Four Seasons Health Care 2021. All rights reserved. Accessibility Cookies allow us to enhance your experience We use cookies to better understand how people use our website. This allows us to enhance your experience by improving site navigation and content for example. To agree to the use of cookies, please click “Accept All Cookies”. Alternatively, you can manage all personal preferences by clicking "Cookie Settings". Accept All Cookies Cookies Settings