Attendance Allowance: personal-care needs after pension age — practical guide

What this support is about

Attendance Allowance may help people of State Pension age and older who need support with personal care or supervision.

What to check

Eligibility depends on care or supervision needs and qualifying rules, rather than being a general mobility payment.

Practical next steps

Read the official claim guidance, gather examples of daily care difficulties and complete the current claim form.

Important: This independent guide is general information, not a benefit entitlement decision. The provider’s rules and application process take precedence.