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Attendance Allowance

Some older people may need help with daily living, for example, dressing, washing, or moving around indoors. Claiming Attendance Allowance can help with these costs.

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• What is Attendance Allowance?
• Who can claim Attendance Allowance?
• How to claim Attendance Allowance
• What to do if you are refused Attendance Allowance
• Attendance Allowance and other benefits
• Attendance Allowance in a care home or in hospital
• Useful contacts

This section gives details about Attendance Allowance, for those aged 65 or over. If you are under 65, you should claim Disability Living Allowance rather than Attendance Allowance.

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