DWP payment worth £441 could stop if you fail to report these changes
You could be entitled to Attendance Allowance if you are over state pension age and you need extra help or supervision because of a disability of illness
Attendance Allowance payments can be stopped by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) if you fail to report a change in circumstance.
You could be entitled to Attendance Allowance if you are over state pension age and you need extra help or supervision because of a disability of illness.
Attendance Allowance is worth £73.90 a week if you need help or supervision during the day, or supervision at night, or £110.40 a week if you need help or supervision throughout both day and night, or if you're nearing the end of your life.
But crucially, you do not have to have someone caring for you in order to claim - for example, you can spend the money on things that keep you independent, such as paying for taxis or a cleaner.
However, if your circumstances have changed, you need to let the DWP know, as it could affect how much Attendance Allowance you're entitled to. You should let the DWP know if:
The level of help you need or your condition changes
You go into hospital or a care home
You have been told you might have 12 months or less to live
You plan to leave the country for more than four weeks
You go into prison
You change your name, address or bank details
You want to stop receiving your benefit
Your doctor's details change
Your immigration status changes, if you're not a British citizen
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If your condition has changed, you should contact the Attendance Allowance helpline on 0800 731 0122, or 0800 731 0317 for Textphone. For Relay UK, the number is 18001 then 0800 731 0122.
You can use the British Sign Language (BSL) video relay service if you're on a computer. Attendance Allowance is paid every four weeks by the DWP, which means you could receive either £295.60 or £441.60 every pay period.
It is not a means-tested benefit and it does not matter if you have any money in savings. Attendance Allowance is also tax-free and you will be exempt from the benefit cap.
Other benefits you already get might increase if you get Attendance Allowance. You won't be able to Attendance Allowance if you already get PIP or Disability Living Allowance (DLA) to pay for your care.
If you apply for Attendance Allowance while getting DLA, the DWP will usually reassess your DLA award instead. You can renew your PIP or DLA when the existing award ends as long as you still meet the eligibility criteria.
If your renewal is unsuccessful you can apply for Attendance Allowance instead.
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