Hi, my name is hobbit7016! Any advice on applying for attendance allowance?

hobbit7016

Age 70 and profoundly deaf since my forties, did get DLA but failed to get PIP. I have since been advised that I qualify for Attendance Allowance but I know from past experience that it is how the form is completed not how disabled you are. Would appreciate any advice on completing the form. I have been advised to keep a diary of how my deafness affects me. I don't sign but get by with 2 powerful hearing aids (NHS) and lip reading. Thanks

Rosie_Scope

Hi @hobbit7016, welcome to the community. I hope our members will have some useful tips to help you fill in your form, but I just wanted to say hello ☺️

If you'd like some extra help, some local AgeUKs offer help filling these forms in. There are some tips and a search box to find your local AgeUK service on their website: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/money-legal/benefits-entitlements/attendance-allowance/what-to-include-in-your-attendance-allowance-application/

Kimi87

A few links for assistance to fill in the forms, I did a supportive statement for my mums application and having read guidance beforehand, I focused very much on how the support I give relates to medical needs rather than social care support.

https://advicefinder.turn2us.org.uk/

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/contact-us/

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/sick-or-disabled-people-and-carers/attendance-allowance/claiming-attendance-allowance/help-with-attendance-allowance-form/