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If you’re a pensioner who needs extra help due to illness or disability, you may be eligible to claim up to £5,000 per year. We’ll handle your claim for you.
If you’re a pensioner who needs extra help due to illness or disability, you may be eligible to claim up to £5,000 per year. We’ll handle your claim for you.
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If you’re a pensioner who needs extra help due to illness or disability, you may be eligible to claim up to £5,000 per year. We’ll handle your claim for you.
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About Attendance Allowance
What is Attendance Allowance?
What is Attendance Allowance?
What is a Premises Licence?
Attendance Allowance is a benefit for pensioners who need help with daily living due to illness or disability.
Attendance Allowance is a benefit for pensioners who need help with daily living due to illness or disability.
You may be eligible for Attendance Allowance if:
You may be eligible for Attendance Allowance if:
You need support because of a physical or mental condition
(like help washing, eating, managing medications)
You’re a UK resident over State Pension age
(and not already receiving another disability benefit)
You’ve had difficulties for at least 6 months
(no need for a formal diagnosis — just ongoing need)
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Attendance Allowance Application
Key Information
Here’s what you need to know about the whole process
Key Information
Time for decision
~12 weeks
Eligibility check
Free
Barnab assistance fee
£50 + VAT
Government fee
£0
Application Process
To get Attendance Allowance, here’s what happens:
Requirements
Check Eligibility
Use our free checker to see if you qualify.
Application Form
Fill out a 38-page application form.
Provide Enough Details
Applications are rejected because the application is not detailed enough.
Post to Department for Work and Pensions
Print and post to Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
How Does Barnab Help
Step-by-step guide to how we handle your application.
Step 1 - Eligibility
Check if you’re eligible
Use our free tool to confirm your eligibility. It takes under 2 minutes.
Step 2 - Pay & Chat
Pay the £50 fee and start our simple chat
No forms. Just easy questions.
Step 3 - Review
We draft your full Attendance Allowance form
You can make changes before we post it.
Step 4 - Post
We post your AA form
We print and send your application to DWP. All done in under 24 hours.
We have impactful numbers
Here’s what we’ve achieved for businesses just like yours - and we’re just getting started.
1500+
Customers satisfied since launch
£1m
In costs saved for the applicants
350
Councils we work with
150%
Company growth
Other like you love us
Here’s what we’ve achieved for businesses just like yours - and we’re just getting started.
From the application to submission everything was flawless. We got our licence without hassle. I highly recommend Barnab. Thank you so much.
JS
Jennifer Smith
I had a great experience with Barnab. They took all the stress out of a process I had been dreading. Highly recommend them to anyone going through the application process.
SM
Sophie Morrison
From the application to submission everything was flawless. We got our licence without hassle. I highly recommend Barnab. Thank you so much.
TF
Tobias Farrow
I can’t recommend Barnab highly enough. Our application approved in just a few weeks, with full support and guidance throughout. Super efficient, cost-effective, and seamless.
PM
Paolo M.
Frequently Asked Questions
Something’s not clear? You will find an answer below!
FAQ
What are the most common mistakes people make on Attendance Allowance forms?
Common mistakes include: downplaying your needs or being too vague, only ticking boxes without using the large text boxes to explain in detail, not describing how your conditions interact with each other, focusing on housework/cooking instead of personal care needs, and failing to describe what would happen if you didn't have help. Many successful applicants spend 2-3 hours completing the form with detailed examples.
Do I qualify for Attendance Allowance if I live alone and have no carer?
Yes. You can get Attendance Allowance even if you live alone and no one is helping you. The benefit is based on the help you need, not the help you currently receive. You must be State Pension age or over and have needed help with personal care or supervision for at least 6 months due to physical or mental disability.
What should I write in the large boxes on the Attendance Allowance form?
Use the large boxes to give detailed, specific examples of your care needs. Describe exactly what happens on your worst days, how long tasks take, what could go wrong without help, and how your conditions affect you. Include prompting, reminding, supervising, reassuring, and safety concerns. Use real examples like 'On bad days 3 times per week I need my daughter to encourage me to get out of bed because...' The more detail, the better.
What's the difference between higher rate and lower rate Attendance Allowance?
Lower rate (£73.90/week) is for people who need help or supervision frequently during the day, or supervision at night. Higher rate (£110.90/week) is for people who need help or supervision during both day and night, or if you're terminally ill. The rate depends on how your disability affects you across the full 24-hour period.
Why was my Attendance Allowance application refused?
Common rejection reasons include: not providing enough detail in the text boxes, focusing on housework rather than personal care needs, not explaining how conditions interact, being too modest about care needs, or insufficient medical evidence. Many initial refusals are overturned on mandatory reconsideration or appeal when the form is completed properly with detailed examples.
How do I appeal an Attendance Allowance refusal?
First request mandatory reconsideration within 1 month of the decision letter. Explain in detail why you disagree and provide additional evidence. If still refused, you can appeal to an independent tribunal within 1 month of the mandatory reconsideration notice. Many decisions are overturned at tribunal - success rates are high if you attend the hearing in person with proper evidence.
Can I get Attendance Allowance for dementia, arthritis, or mental health conditions?
Yes. Attendance Allowance covers any physical or mental disability that means you need help with personal care or supervision. This includes dementia, Alzheimer's, arthritis, depression, anxiety, COPD, heart conditions, stroke, Parkinson's, cancer, diabetes, and many others. What matters is how your condition affects your daily living, not the diagnosis itself.
How long does an Attendance Allowance application take to process?
Standard applications typically take 6-12 weeks to process. If you're terminally ill (expected to live less than 12 months), you should receive a decision within 2 weeks under special rules and automatically receive the higher rate for 3 years. Your claim starts from the date DWP receives your form, or the date you called for a form if returned within 6 weeks.
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Would you like to speak to us?
Choose a time, and we will give you a callback for a free 10-minute consultation!
Attendance Allowance Application
Key Information
Here’s what you need to know about the whole process
Key Information
Time for decision
~12 weeks
Eligibility check
Free
Barnab assistance fee
£50 + VAT
Government fee
£0
Application Process
To get Attendance Allowance, here’s what happens:
Requirements
Check Eligibility
Use our free checker to see if you qualify.
Application Form
Fill out a 38-page application form.
Provide Enough Details
Applications are rejected because the application is not detailed enough.
Post to Department for Work and Pensions
Print and post to Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
How Does Barnab Help
Step-by-step guide to how we handle your application.
Step 1 - Eligibility
Check if you’re eligible
Use our free tool to confirm your eligibility. It takes under 2 minutes.
Step 2 - Pay & Chat
Pay the £50 fee and start our simple chat
No forms. Just easy questions.
Step 3 - Review
We draft your full Attendance Allowance form
You can make changes before we post it.
Step 4 - Post
We post your AA form
We print and send your application to DWP. All done in under 24 hours.
We have impactful numbers
Here’s what we’ve achieved for businesses just like yours - and we’re just getting started.
1500+
Customers satisfied since launch
£1m
In costs saved for the applicants
350
Councils we work with
150%
Company growth
Other like you love us
Here’s what we’ve achieved for businesses just like yours - and we’re just getting started.
From the application to submission everything was flawless. We got our licence without hassle. I highly recommend Barnab. Thank you so much.
JS
Jennifer Smith
I had a great experience with Barnab. They took all the stress out of a process I had been dreading. Highly recommend them to anyone going through the application process.
SM
Sophie Morrison
From the application to submission everything was flawless. We got our licence without hassle. I highly recommend Barnab. Thank you so much.
TF
Tobias Farrow
I can’t recommend Barnab highly enough. Our application approved in just a few weeks, with full support and guidance throughout. Super efficient, cost-effective, and seamless.
PM
Paolo M.
Frequently Asked Questions
Something’s not clear? You will find an answer below!
FAQ
What are the most common mistakes people make on Attendance Allowance forms?
Common mistakes include: downplaying your needs or being too vague, only ticking boxes without using the large text boxes to explain in detail, not describing how your conditions interact with each other, focusing on housework/cooking instead of personal care needs, and failing to describe what would happen if you didn't have help. Many successful applicants spend 2-3 hours completing the form with detailed examples.
Do I qualify for Attendance Allowance if I live alone and have no carer?
Yes. You can get Attendance Allowance even if you live alone and no one is helping you. The benefit is based on the help you need, not the help you currently receive. You must be State Pension age or over and have needed help with personal care or supervision for at least 6 months due to physical or mental disability.
What should I write in the large boxes on the Attendance Allowance form?
Use the large boxes to give detailed, specific examples of your care needs. Describe exactly what happens on your worst days, how long tasks take, what could go wrong without help, and how your conditions affect you. Include prompting, reminding, supervising, reassuring, and safety concerns. Use real examples like 'On bad days 3 times per week I need my daughter to encourage me to get out of bed because...' The more detail, the better.
What's the difference between higher rate and lower rate Attendance Allowance?
Lower rate (£73.90/week) is for people who need help or supervision frequently during the day, or supervision at night. Higher rate (£110.90/week) is for people who need help or supervision during both day and night, or if you're terminally ill. The rate depends on how your disability affects you across the full 24-hour period.
Why was my Attendance Allowance application refused?
Common rejection reasons include: not providing enough detail in the text boxes, focusing on housework rather than personal care needs, not explaining how conditions interact, being too modest about care needs, or insufficient medical evidence. Many initial refusals are overturned on mandatory reconsideration or appeal when the form is completed properly with detailed examples.
How do I appeal an Attendance Allowance refusal?
First request mandatory reconsideration within 1 month of the decision letter. Explain in detail why you disagree and provide additional evidence. If still refused, you can appeal to an independent tribunal within 1 month of the mandatory reconsideration notice. Many decisions are overturned at tribunal - success rates are high if you attend the hearing in person with proper evidence.
Can I get Attendance Allowance for dementia, arthritis, or mental health conditions?
Yes. Attendance Allowance covers any physical or mental disability that means you need help with personal care or supervision. This includes dementia, Alzheimer's, arthritis, depression, anxiety, COPD, heart conditions, stroke, Parkinson's, cancer, diabetes, and many others. What matters is how your condition affects your daily living, not the diagnosis itself.
How long does an Attendance Allowance application take to process?
Standard applications typically take 6-12 weeks to process. If you're terminally ill (expected to live less than 12 months), you should receive a decision within 2 weeks under special rules and automatically receive the higher rate for 3 years. Your claim starts from the date DWP receives your form, or the date you called for a form if returned within 6 weeks.
Would you like to speak to us?
Choose a time, and we will give you a callback for a free 10-minute consultation!
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