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Daily Record
3 days ago
- Business
- Daily Record
People on Attendance Allowance could be due up to £447 every month next year
The September CPI figure published in October will determine the annual uprating for DWP disability benefits. The latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show there are now nearly 1.7 million older people receiving additional financial support through Attendance Allowance, including 150,000 living in Scotland. The payment is currently worth either £73.90 or £110.40 each week and is designed to help people of State Pension age with daily living expenses - it does not cover mobility needs. The benefit has been replaced in Scotland by Pension Age Disability Payment (PADP), which follows a similar eligibility and payment structure. Both benefits, and other disability benefits delivered by DWP, including Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Disability Living Allowance (DLA) and Carer's Allowance will rise next year by the September inflation rate. This is due to be published in mid-October with the benefit uprating confirmed at the Autumn Budget. The latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures show that the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation rate for June was 3.6 per cent. If the CPI inflation rate stays at 3.6 per cent, the lower rate of Attendance Allowance will rise from £73.90 to £76.55, some £306.20 every four-week payment period. Someone on the higher rate would see payments go up from ££110.40 per week to £114.35, some £457.40 every four-week pay period. The Scottish Government determines the uprating for all devolved benefits, including PADP and typically tends to follow the uprating set by the UK Government under the CPI inflation rate. The rate will be confirmed in the Scottish Budget before the end of the year. It's important to remember there are still three more CPI inflation rates to be announced by the ONS before we know for certain how much Attendance Allowance or PADP will increase from April 2026. However, being aware of how the uprating is calculated and what it's currently at can help plan ahead. Below is everything you need to know about Attendance Allowance including the main health conditions being claimed, eligibility and how to make a claim. Full details on Pension Age Disability Payment can be found on here. Who can claim Attendance Allowance or PADP? You should apply for Attendance Allowance or PADP if you have a disability or illness and need help or supervision throughout the day or at times during the night -even if you don't currently get that help. This might include: Help with your personal care - for example getting dressed, eating or drinking, getting in and out of bed, bathing or showering and going to the toilet Help to stay safe You should also apply if you have difficulties with personal tasks, for example if they take you a long time, you experience pain or you need physical help, like a chair to lean on. Attendance Allowance and PADP are not just for people with a physical disability or illness. You should also claim if you need help or supervision throughout the day or night and have: a mental health condition learning difficulties a sensory condition - if you are deaf or visually impaired How much could I get? You could receive either £73.90 (lower rate) or £110.40 (higher rate) each week. This amounts to either £295.60 or £441.60 every pay period. You can spend the money however you like and it could help you stay independent in your own home for longer. This might include: paying for taxis helping towards bills paying for a cleaner or gardener Can I claim Attendance Allowance or PADP even if I have savings and other income? Yes. Both benefits are not means-tested so it doesn't matter what other money you have coming in or how much you have in savings either - there's no limit. Both benefits are also tax-free and you will be exempt from the Benefit Cap so you won't have money taken away from any other benefits. Will Attendance Allowance or PADP affect my State Pension? No, they won't affect your State Pension and you can even claim if you're still working and earning money. How does Attendance Allowance or PADP affect other benefits? The other benefits you get might increase if you get Attendance Allowance or PADP, these include: Extra Pension Credit Housing Benefit Reduction Council Tax Reduction How do I make a claim? You will need to complete a long claim form when you apply for Attendance Allowance. It might seem daunting at first but help is available from your nearest Citizens Advice, so don't let the form put you off applying. If you'd prefer to do it yourself you can follow the Citizens Advice guide on how to fill in your claim form here. Full details of how to get the application form by post or over the phone can be found on the website here. What happens if I am about to reach State Pension age? If you are thinking about applying for Attendance Allowance or PADP when you reach State Pension age, you might be better off claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP) or Adult Disability Payment straight away - you may be able to get more money. Who cannot claim Attendance Allowance? Older people living in Scotland can no longer claim Attendance Allowance and need to claim Pension Age Disability Payment instead. You won't be able to get 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.
Daily Record
3 days ago
- Health
- Daily Record
Pensioners claiming new health benefit could get first payment before end of this month
Pension Age Disability Payment has replaced all new claims for Attendance Allowance in Scotland. Pension Credit – Could you or someone you know be eligible? The latest figures from Social Security Scotland show there were 1,875 people over 66 receiving Pension Age Disability Payments (PADP), the new devolved benefit that has now replaced all claims for Attendance Allowance north of the border. People of State Pension age with a disability, long-term illness or health condition could be eligible for the lower rate of £73.90 if they need help during the day or at night, or the higher rate of £110.40, if they need help during the day and at night, or if they are terminally ill. For anyone thinking about making a new claim, the latest data indicates the average processing time - from point of application to decision award letter - is currently six working days. For those applying with a terminal illness it is one working day. This means people submitting a new claim this week could receive a letter or an email before next weekend. However, it's important to be aware that complex cases may take longer and as awareness about the new benefit grows, that timeframe will undoubtedly increase. Insights from Social Security Scotland also shows the most common age of claimants is currently over 75. It also reveals that of the 2,575 applications processed - with a decision made by April 30 - 77 per cent were authorised, 11 per cent were denied and 11 per cent were withdrawn. Most successful applicants received the higher rate. Of all authorised applications, 79 per cent were awarded the higher level of 110.40 per week and 21 per cent were awarded the lower level of £73.90 over the period to 30 April 2025. Health conditions supported by Attendance Allowance and PADP The conditions listed below are sourced from information recorded on the DWP's Attendance Allowance computer system. PADP also supports people with these conditions. It's important to note this list is not a checklist for claiming Attendance Allowance or PADP, it is intended to help people understand what type of conditions are being supported. However, if you need extra support during the day or night due to a long-term illness, disability or health condition, you should check out the official eligibility guidance for Attendance Allowance on the website here. Main health conditions providing support to older people across Great Britain Arthritis Spondylosis Back Pain Disease Of The Muscles, Bones or Joints Trauma to Limbs Visual Disorders and Diseases Hearing Disorders Heart Disease Respiratory Disorders and Diseases Asthma Cystic Fibrosis Cerebrovascular Disease Peripheral vascular Disease Epilepsy Neurological Diseases Multiple Sclerosis Parkinsons Disease Motor Neurone Disease Chronic Pain Syndromes Diabetes Mellitus Metabolic Disease Traumatic Paraplegia/Tetraplegia Major Trauma Other than Traumatic Paraplegia/Tetraplegia Learning Difficulties Psychosis Psychoneurosis Personality Disorder Dementia Behavioural Disorder Alcohol and Drug Abuse Hyperkinetic Syndrome Renal Disorders Inflammatory Bowel Disease Bowel and Stomach Disease Blood Disorders Haemophilia Multi System Disorders Multiple Allergy Syndrome Skin Disease Malignant Disease Severely Mentally impaired Double Amputee Deaf/Blind Haemodialysis Frailty Total Parenteral Nutrition AIDS Infectious diseases: Viral disease - Coronavirus covid-19 The Scottish Government said PADP has been designed with the help of people who will be eligible for the benefit and those who support them. Improvements include a streamlined process for people to nominate a third party representative who can support them to communicate with Social Security Scotland. A fast-track process will be put in place for applicants diagnosed with a terminal illness. As already mentioned, this takes just one working day on average to process. Eligibility for Pension Age Disability Payment Guidance on provides full details on who can claim, how to claim, additional help available, what happens after a claim is submitted and extra support for successful claimants. Find out more here. You can apply for Pension Age Disability Payment if you have both: Reached State Pension age (66) Had care needs during the day or night for 6 months or more because of a disability or health condition You can still apply if: You have not had care needs for 6 months or more - your award will begin 6 months from when your care needs started if your application is successful You are waiting for, or do not have, a diagnosis You have a terminal illness - there is a separate fast-track application process if you're terminally ill It's important to be aware you cannot get Pension Age Disability Payment and Attendance Allowance at the same time. Existing claimants will automatically move to Pension Age Disability Payment - Social Security Scotland will do this and you will not have to do anything. If you get Disability Living Allowance (DLA), you do not need to do anything. Your benefit will move to Social Security Scotland. Payment rates for Pension Age Disability Payment Social Security Scotland will provide Pension Age Disability Payment at the same weekly rate as Attendance Allowance. It is also currently doing this for the devolved Child Disability Payment and Adult Disability Payment. The weekly payment rates for Attendance Allowance are: Lower rate - £73.90 Higher rate - £110.40 How do I apply for the Pension Age Disability Payment? You can only apply for the new disability assistance benefit if it has opened in your area. You can check on the dedicated pages on here. Anyone over State Pension age with a disability that means they need assistance with looking after themselves, or supervision to keep them safe, should continue to apply for Attendance Allowance through the DWP. Get support making a claim from an independent advocate Help is also available from the independent advocacy service VoiceAbility, which is funded by the Scottish Government, to help disabled people applying for devolved benefits. It provides a free, nationwide advocacy service supporting disabled people to access Social Security Scotland benefits. If you need an advocate, you should: contact Social Security Scotland for free on 0800 182 2222 ask them to refer you to the Independent Advocacy Service Full contact details can be found here.
Daily Record
4 days ago
- Health
- Daily Record
Money saving Expert urges over one million pensioners to check eligibility for £3,800 benefit
More than one million people over State Pension age are missing out on over £3,800 a year, according to Money Saving Expert ( The consumer website founded by Martin Lewis is urging older people with a long-term illness, disability or physical health condition to make sure they are not missing out on additional financial support through Attendance Allowance. Older people in Scotland can no longer claim Attendance Allowance as it has been replaced north of the border by Pension Age Disability Payment (PADP). This is a devolved benefit administered and delivered by Social Security Scotland which follows a similar eligibility and payment structure as the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). In this week's newsletter, Martin explained how it has now been 18 months since he and the team of experts launched an awareness campaign to drive take-up of the benefit, which is not means-tested. The financial guru explained how success stories have 'flooded in' however, it still remains 'massively under-claimed, with potentially a million eligible pensioners missing out', according to Policy in Practice. Martin urged people to take a few minutes and read through their online guide to make sure they, or a loved one, are not missing out on thousands of pounds. You can read the full guide here. The latest figures from the DWP show that at the end of August 2024, nearly 1.7 million older people were claiming Attendance Allowance, including 150,000 living in Scotland. The benefit is usually paid every four weeks, this amounts to either £295.60 or £441.60 every pay period - some £5,740.80 during the 2025/26 financial year. How much someone receives depends on the level of support needed and the benefit is designed to help people of State Pension age with daily living expenses which can also help them stay independent in their own home for longer. It's important to be aware there is no mobility component attached to Attendance Allowance. Support for people with health conditions The benefit supports people with a disability, long-term illness and mental or physical health issues. The list of conditions supported through Attendance Allowance is long, but the most common disabling condition - an umbrella term used by the DWP - is arthritis, which provides support for 483,376 people across Great Britain, including 44,455 in Scotland. It's important to note that this list is not a checklist for claiming Attendance Allowance, it is intended to help people understand what type of conditions are being supported. However, if you need extra support during the day or night due to a long-term illness, disability or health condition, you should check out the official eligibility guidance on the website here. The figures below show the percentage of people claiming for health issues related to these 48 conditions: Arthritis - 47% Spondylosis - 48% Back Pain - Other / Precise Diagnosis not Specified - 43% Disease Of The Muscles, Bones or Joints - 40% Trauma to Limbs - 36% Visual Disorders and Diseases - 41% Hearing Disorders - 42% Heart Disease - 50% Respiratory Disorders and Diseases - 33% Asthma - 47% Cystic Fibrosis - 27% Cerebrovascular Disease - 42% Peripheral vascular Disease - 41% Epilepsy - 44% Neurological Diseases - 50% Multiple Sclerosis - 52% Parkinsons - 30% Motor Neurone Disease - 32% Chronic Pain Syndromes - 39% Diabetes Mellitus - 39% Metabolic Disease - 38% Traumatic Paraplegia - 54% Major Trauma Other than Traumatic/Paraplegia - 45% Learning Difficulties - 48% Psychosis - 44% Psychoneurosis - 38% Personality Disorder - 48% Dementia - 20% Behavioral Disorder - 28% Alcohol and Drug Abuse - 37% Hyperkinetic Syndrome - 27% Renal Disorders - 26% Inflammatory Bowel Disease - 42% Bowel and Stomach Disease - 37% Blood Disorders - 39% Haemophilia - 39% Multi System Disorders - 41% Multiple Allergy Syndrome - 44% Skin Disease - 37% Malignant Disease - 35% Haemodialysis - 22% Frailty - 100% AIDS - 47% Coronavirus covid-19 - 1% Viral disease - precise diagnosis not specified - 13% Tuberculosis - 53% Bacterial disease - precise diagnosis not specified - 43% Cognitive disorder (other) - 22% It's important to note there are special rules for people with a terminal illness, to help speed up their application - full details on here. Below is everything you need to know about Attendance Allowance including the main health conditions being claimed, eligibility and how to make a claim. Full details on Pension Age Disability Payment can be found on here. Who can claim Attendance Allowance or PADP? You should apply for Attendance Allowance or PADP if you have a disability or illness and need help or supervision throughout the day or at times during the night -even if you don't currently get that help. This might include: Help with your personal care - for example getting dressed, eating or drinking, getting in and out of bed, bathing or showering and going to the toilet Help to stay safe You should also apply if you have difficulties with personal tasks, for example if they take you a long time, you experience pain or you need physical help, like a chair to lean on. Attendance Allowance and PADP are not just for people with a physical disability or illness. You should also claim if you need help or supervision throughout the day or night and have: How much could I get? You could receive either £73.90 (lower rate) or £110.40 (higher rate) each week. This amounts to either £295.60 or £441.60 every pay period. You can spend the money however you like and it could help you stay independent in your own home for longer. This might include: paying for taxis helping towards bills paying for a cleaner or gardener Can I claim Attendance Allowance or PADP even if I have savings and other income? Yes. Both benefits are not means-tested so it doesn't matter what other money you have coming in or how much you have in savings either - there's no limit. Both benefits are also tax-free and you will be exempt from the Benefit Cap so you won't have money taken away from any other benefits. Will Attendance Allowance or PADP affect my State Pension? No, they won't affect your State Pension and you can even claim if you're still working and earning money. How does Attendance Allowance or PADP affect other benefits? The other benefits you get might increase if you get Attendance Allowance or PADP, these include: Extra Pension Credit Housing Benefit Reduction Council Tax Reduction How do I make a claim? You will need to complete a long claim form when you apply for Attendance Allowance. It might seem daunting at first but help is available from your nearest Citizens Advice, so don't let the form put you off applying. If you'd prefer to do it yourself you can follow the Citizens Advice guide on how to fill in your claim form here. Full details of how to get the application form by post or over the phone can be found on the website here. What happens if I am about to reach State Pension age? If you are thinking about applying for Attendance Allowance or PADP when you reach State Pension age, you might be better off claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP) or Adult Disability Payment straight away - you may be able to get more money. Who cannot claim Attendance Allowance? Older people living in Scotland can no longer claim Attendance Allowance and need to claim Pension Age Disability Payment instead. You won't be able to get 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. Find out more about Attendance Allowance on the website here.
Glasgow Times
4 days ago
- Health
- Glasgow Times
48 medical conditions eligible for Attendance Allowance
Pensioners living with these 48 common health conditions such as arthritis, heart disease, or dementia could be missing out on thousands of pounds in financial support each year, experts have warned. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) recently revealed that nearly 1.7 million people over State Pension age are claiming Attendance Allowance, a tax-free benefit designed to help cover the extra costs of living with a long-term illness or disability. In Scotland, it's also called Pension Age Disability Payment. Despite the significant financial help on offer — up to £110.40 per week or £441.60 every four weeks — pension specialists say many people still don't realise they qualify. Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis has been campaigning to get more people to see if they are eligible. Important. Do you know (or are you) an ill or disabled person of state pension age? Up to 1.1m people are missing out on a NON-MEANS tested min £3,500 a year Attendance Allowance. Pls watch & spread word. Courtesy of @itvMLshow — Martin Lewis (@MartinSLewis) February 22, 2024 "For many older people who are ill or start to face mental or physical disability, life doesn't just get tougher, it gets costlier too," he says. "Add to that the fact people's conditions can make it more difficult to spend the time and energy needed to research possible help. That's why 18 months ago we launched our Attendance Allowance (AA) guide and awareness campaign, and successes have flooded in since. Yet it still remains massively underclaimed, with potentially a million eligible pensioners missing out (source: Policy in Practice). "So whether it's you or someone close to you who may qualify, take 2mins to read what the team and I have put below, starting with some inspiration on the domino effect Attendance Allowance can have (in this case for lower-income pensioners)." The list of conditions that qualify for Attendance Allowance includes 48 common illnesses and disorders. These range from arthritis, back pain and frailty to serious neurological conditions like Parkinson's and multiple sclerosis. Mental health conditions, visual and hearing impairments, and cognitive disorders such as dementia are also included. Spencer Churchill Claims Advice deals with this issue. Their spokesperson says: 'Conditions like arthritis, heart disease, dementia, and Parkinson's are among the most commonly supported under Attendance Allowance — yet too many older people assume they won't qualify or worry that having savings will disqualify them. That's simply not the case. 'We regularly speak with pensioners who've struggled in silence for years, not realising they were missing out on thousands of pounds annually. 'A successful claim for Attendance Allowance can be life-changing — easing financial pressure and helping people maintain independence in their own homes.' The list of conditions, according to Spencer Churchill Claims, includes: Arthritis Spondylosis Back Pain - Other / Precise Diagnosis not Specified Disease Of The Muscles, Bones or Joints Trauma to Limbs Visual Disorders and Diseases Hearing Disorders Heart Disease Respiratory Disorders and DiseasesAsthma Cystic Fibrosis Cerebrovascular Disease Peripheral Vascular Disease Epilepsy Neurological Diseases Multiple Sclerosis Parkinsons Motor Neurone Disease Chronic Pain Syndromes Diabetes Mellitus Metabolic Disease Traumatic Paraplegia Major Trauma Other than Traumatic/Paraplegia Learning Difficulties Psychosis Psychoneurosis Personality Disorder Dementia Behavioral Disorder Alcohol and Drug Abuse Hyperkinetic Syndrome Renal Disorders Inflammatory Bowel Disease Bowel and Stomach Disease Blood Disorders Haemophilia Multi System Disorders Multiple Allergy Syndrome Skin Disease Malignant Disease Haemodialysis Frailty AIDS Coronavirus covid-19 Viral disease - precise diagnosis not specified Tuberculosis Bacterial disease - precise diagnosis not specified Cognitive disorder (other) How to claim Is my pension too high for Attendance Allowance? Unlike many other benefits, Attendance Allowance is not means-tested, meaning it is available regardless of a person's income, savings, or assets. It also doesn't affect a person's State Pension, and claiming it may boost entitlement to other financial help, including Pension Credit, Housing Benefit, and Council Tax Reduction. This is a non-means-tested, tax-free benefit that can make a real difference to someone's quality of life. Whether you need help during the day, at night, or both — if your condition affects your ability to care for yourself, it's worth checking your eligibility. Many eligible people either don't apply or are put off by the lengthy claim form — but support is available through organisations like Citizens Advice, and the potential rewards are considerable.
Daily Record
08-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
Pensioners can claim two benefits which boost annual income by over £10,000
Older people on a low income or living with a health condition could be due extra financial help on top of their State Pension. Pension Credit – Could you or someone you know be eligible? Many of the 13 million pensioners across the UK may not be aware they could be eligible for two separate benefits, worth a combined total of up to £10,040 over the current financial year. One of the benefits is not means-tested and aims to help older people with long-term health conditions while the other can provide extra financial support to those on a low income. Pension Credit helps those over State Pension age on a low income by boosting annual income by an average of £4,300, while Attendance Allowance can provide additional financial support of up to £441.60 each month - some £5,740.80 each year. Both these payments are paid separately from the State Pension, which is worth up to £230.25 each week, or £921 every four-week payment period. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) estimates more than 700,000 are people are eligible for Pension Credit, but not claiming the income-related benefit. Similarly, over one million pensioners are believed to be eligible for Attendance Allowance, which is not affected by income or savings, is tax-free and is not counted as income when it comes to claiming Pension Credit. Attendance Allowance in Scotland Pensioners in Scotland can now claim Pension Age Disability Payment - the benefit which has replaced new claims for Attendance Allowance north of the border. Full details can be found on here. Eligibility and payment rates follow the same structure as Attendance Allowance, so this guide can be used by everyone. Pension Credit in a nutshell Pension Credit currently supports 1.4 million people, including 125,000 living in Scotland. It tops up weekly income to a guaranteed minimum level of £227.10 a week for single pensioners or £346.60 for couples. It is worth on average £4,300 this year. If you are a single person on the New State Pension with a total weekly income below £227.10, or part of a couple with a combined weekly income of less than £346.60, you may be eligible for Pension Credit. An award of just £1 per week is enough to unlock access to other financial support, including Council Tax discounts and help with heating bills this winter through the Warm Home Discount Scheme. Mixed aged older couples and Pension Credit In May 2019, the law changed so a 'mixed age couple' - a couple where one partner is of State Pension age and the other is under it - are considered to be a 'working age' couple when checking entitlement to means-tested benefits. This means they cannot claim Pension Credit or pension age Housing Benefit until they are both State Pension age. Before this DWP change, a mixed age couple could be eligible to claim the more generous State Pension age benefits when just one of them reached State Pension age. Other help if you get Pension Credit If you qualify for Pension Credit you can also get other help, such as: Housing Benefit if you rent the property you live in Support for Mortgage Interest if you own the property you live in Council Tax discount Free TV licence if you are aged 75 or over Help with NHS dental treatment, glasses and transport costs for hospital appointments Help with your heating costs through the Warm Home Discount Scheme and the higher rates of Pension Age Winter Heating Payment A discount on the Royal Mail redirection service if you are moving house Quickest way to check eligibility for Pension Credit Older people, or friends and family, can quickly check their eligibility and get an estimate of what they may receive by using the online Pension Credit calculator on here. Alternatively, pensioners can contact the Pension Credit helpline directly to make a claim on 0800 99 1234 - lines are open 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. Expert help and advice is also available from: Independent Age Income Max Citizens Advice Age UK Attendance Allowance in a nutshell The information below is also relevant to Pension Age Disability Payment, the only difference is how to claim. All devolved benefits and payments are administered and delivered by Social Security Scotland - full details here. Attendance Allowance currently helps nearly 1.7 million older people across Great Britain including 150,000 living in Scotland with the extra daily living costs of having a physical or mental health condition, disability or long-term illness. You do not need to have someone caring for you in order to make a claim. People over State Pension age claiming Attendance Allowance receive either £73.90 (lower rate) or £110.40 (higher rate) each week. As the benefit is usually paid every four weeks, this amounts to either £295.60 or £441.60 every payment period - some £5,740.80 over the 2025/26 financial year. Who can claim? You should apply for Attendance Allowance if you have a disability or illness and need help or supervision throughout the day or at times during the night -even if you don't currently get that help. This might include: Help with your personal care - for example getting dressed, eating or drinking, getting in and out of bed, bathing or showering and going to the toilet Help to stay safe You should also apply if you have difficulties with personal tasks, for example if they take you a long time, you experience pain or you need physical help, like a chair to lean on. Attendance Allowance isn't just for people with a physical disability or illness. You should also claim if you need help or supervision throughout the day or night and have: a mental health condition learning difficulties a sensory condition - if you are deaf or visually impaired Attendance Allowance help to claim Attendance Allowance claims simplified Up to £5,750 for Scots pensioners Claim form tips to help you get support Health conditions paying up to £441 Attendance Allowance isn't means-tested so it doesn't matter what other money you have coming in or how much you have in savings either - there's no limit. it is also tax-free and you will be exempt from the Benefit Cap so you won't have money taken away from any other benefits you're already claiming. You can also claim it if you're still working and earning money. How to make a claim You will need to complete a long claim form when you apply for Attendance Allowance. It might seem daunting at first but help is available from Citizens Advice and Independent Age. Full details of how to get the application form by post or over the phone can be found on the website here. To claim Pension Age Disability Payment, visit here.
