Attendance Allowance: personal-care needs after pension age — practical guide
England
Attendance Allowance may help people of State Pension age and older who need support with personal care or supervision.
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Browse 79 published guides by life situation. Some guides appear in more than one theme because their advice covers several needs. Always check the original provider for current rules.
Older people & pensions
Later-life support, pensions, care and bereavement.
Bereavement Support Payment
England, Scotland and Wales
Bereavement Support Payment may support eligible people following the death of a spouse or civil partner.
Carer Support Payment in Scotland
Scotland
Carer Support Payment is the Scottish benefit for many eligible unpaid carers.
Carer’s Allowance: caring and earnings
England and Wales
Carer’s Allowance may help eligible people providing regular care.
Carer’s Credit: protecting National Insurance record — practical guide
England
Carer’s Credit can protect a carer’s State Pension record even when they are not receiving Carer’s Allowance.
Checking Pension Credit and Attendance Allowance
england
Pension Credit supports eligible people over State Pension age on a low income; Attendance Allowance addresses certain personal care or supervision needs.
Funeral Expenses Payment: help after a death
England, Wales and Northern Ireland
Funeral Expenses Payment may help eligible people with certain funeral costs.
Help with NHS health costs
England
Some people can get help with prescription, dental, travel or other NHS charges.
Help with NHS health costs: eligibility checker — practical guide
England
Depending on age, income, residence, certain health conditions or benefits, people may qualify for help with NHS health costs.
NHS Low Income Scheme
England
The NHS Low Income Scheme may assist people with certain health costs.
Pension Credit: extra help in retirement
England, Scotland and Wales
Pension Credit can provide additional income to some people who have reached State Pension age.
Support for unpaid carers and NHS health costs
england
Unpaid carers and people on low incomes may qualify for different types of help. Carer’s Allowance is distinct from the NHS Low Income Scheme.