Within the UK, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) provides a benefit called Attendance Allowance for people over the State Pension age who have heart problems or other disabilities. Because of these health problems, there are extra costs that come with daily life that this allowance is meant to help pay for.
Aim: To help older people stay in their own homes by reducing some of the costs related to their care needs so they can stay independent.
Showing up Allowance is especially helpful for people who have heart problems like angina, coronary heart disease, palpitations, or high blood pressure. These conditions can make it very hard for a person to do everyday tasks on their own, and the allowance helps pay for the costs of personal care or supervision that is needed.
DWP Attendance Allowance Details
Those who want to get an Attendance Allowance must meet the following requirements:
The application must be at least old enough to get a State Pension. People younger than this age may be able to get Personal Independence Payment (PIP) instead.
People with any kind of disability or physical or mental illness can get this benefit. Heart diseases like angina, coronary heart disease, arrhythmia, and high blood pressure are included. Conditions like not being able to see or hear well or having confusion are also covered.
The application must need help with personal care tasks like bathing or getting dressed, or they must need to be supervised at all times, day or night, to make sure they are safe.
Help must have been needed for at least six months, unless the person applying is dying, in which case they can make a claim right away.
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DWP Attendance Allowance Payment Amounts
Showing up Allowance is given at two different rates based on how much care is needed:
Lower rate: People who need help during the day or night can get £72.65 a week. This comes out to £290.60 every four weeks.
Higher rate: £108.55 a week for people who need help day and night or who are very sick and will not get better. Every four weeks, this adds up to £434.20.
The money is sent to people every four weeks, and they can spend it however they want. This freedom can help pay for things like transportation, home bills, or personal care services.
Claiming Attendance Allowance
In order to get Attendance Allowance, candidates must:
1. Obtain a Claim Form: The form can be requested by phone or by mail through the official GOV.UK website.
2. Complete the Application: The form is very specific and asks for details about the applicant’s health problem and how it impacts their daily life.
3. Submit the Form: Once the form is filled out, it should be sent back to the DWP so that it can be evaluated.
Additional Notes
Keep in mind that people who already get Personal Independence Payment (PIP) or Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for care needs can’t also get Attendance Allowance for the same thing. The DWP may review a person’s DLA grant if they apply for and receive an Attendance Allowance.
This benefit is very important for helping people with heart problems because it helps them pay for extra costs of living and stay independent.