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Claiming Attendance Allowance if you바카라 사이트™re nearing the end of life

If you바카라 사이트™re nearing the end of life (for example, due to a life-limiting illness) you might be able to get Attendance Allowance more quickly and at a higher rate.

This is sometimes called 바카라 사이트˜special rules for end of life바카라 사이트™.

You may also be able to get other benefits if you바카라 사이트™re nearing the end of life.

Eligibility

You바카라 사이트™re eligible if: 

  • you바카라 사이트™ve reached State Pension age
  • your doctor or medical professional has said you might have 12 months or less to live

It can be difficult to predict how long someone might live for. If a medical professional has not talked to you about this, you can still ask them to support your claim under the special rules for end of life.

What you바카라 사이트™ll get

You바카라 사이트™ll get the higher rate of £110.40 per week.

You could also get extra Pension Credit, Housing Benefit or Council Tax Reduction.

The letter about the money awarded will not mention 바카라 사이트˜special rules바카라 사이트™.

How to claim

You can claim for yourself or someone else can make a claim for you (they do not need your permission). 

You need to:

  • ask a medical professional for form SR1 - they바카라 사이트™ll either fill it in and give the form to you or send it directly to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
  • apply for Attendance Allowance online or by post

You will not need to go to a face-to-face assessment.

Apply online

To apply, you바카라 사이트™ll need:

  • your National Insurance number
  • your address and contact details
  • details of the disability or health condition that you need extra help for
  • details of your GP surgery or medical centre
  • details of your care home, hospital or hospice if you바카라 사이트™re currently staying in one

Apply by post

You can either:ÌýÌý

Attendance Allowance helpline
Telephone: 0800 731 0122
Textphone: 0800 731 0317
(if you cannot hear or speak on the phone): 18001 then 0800 731 0122
British Sign Language (BSL) if you바카라 사이트™re on a computer - find out how to
Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm
Find out about call charges

Send the completed claim form to:

Freepost
DWP Attendance Allowance

After you apply

After you send your claim, you바카라 사이트™ll be contacted by phone or sent a letter within 3 weeks to explain when you can expect a decision.

Once a decision is made, you바카라 사이트™ll get a letter explaining the outcome.

When you바카라 사이트™ll be paid

If you바카라 사이트™re awarded Attendance Allowance, the decision letter will tell you when you바카라 사이트™ll get your first payment.

If you apply online, your claim will start on the date you make your claim.

If you print and post the form, your claim will start on the date DWP receives it.

If you call the helpline to get a form, your claim will start on the date of your call (if you return the form within 6 weeks).

If you already get Attendance Allowance

Contact the Attendance Allowance helpline straight away if you already get Attendance Allowance and a medical professional has said you might have 12 months or less to live.

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