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How long generally for decision on Attendance Allowance?

Sunflower1954

Hello I’m new to this. wondering if you could help,

I have put a claim in for attendance allowance it’s just eight weeks I have received a letter from D.W P . Saying they are sorry but not come to a decision yet !

Not to worry I will not loose any money and will be in touch soon .

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poppy123456

Anything up to 12 weeks.

ShirleyW

My own claim for Attendance Allowance at the beginning of 2022 only took 4 weeks. But it appears that claims are now taking longer.

Sunflower1954

Thank you for your comments.

Tori_Scope

I hope you're not left waiting for too too long @sunflower1954! How did you find the application?

Sunflower1954

Difficult!

I worry about everything and suffer with anxiety, this is making it worse.

Cher_Alumni

@Sunflower1954 Sorry to hear that you have anxiety; I can totally understand how waiting for a decision would exacerbate this but do try to take your mind off it and distract yourself when you feel those thoughts creeping in. You have done everything you can for now, and we're here to help if you need us in the future.

Is your anxiety something that you receive help with from your GP or do you feel okay managing it independently?

I hope you have a lovely Friday and positive news is on the horizon. Take care.

Tori_Scope

Many people find waiting for benefit decisions worsens their anxiety, so you're certainly not alone @Sunflower1954. Are you receiving any support to help you manage your anxiety?

ShirleyW

@Sunflower1954

When I claimed Attendance Allowance I found the whole process was much easier than my husband's ESA and PIP claims. He always ended up at tribunal with those as well as the face to face assessments of course.

However it is very unusual to have an assessment for Attendance Allowance so I found that was one less thing to worry about.

Sunflower1954

Shirley W.

Thank you.

Sunflower1954

Hi Tori
yes I am receiving treatment .

Thank you .

L_Volunteer

@Sunflower1954 It sounds positive that you are receiving treatment. How are you finding receiving treatment at the moment?

We are here for you and listening to you. Please don't hesitate to let us know if we can do anything to help

oscar19

My husband has kidney failure he is 80 yrs old I have applied foe attendance allowance I'm 78 and need someone to come and help me with him I have explained this when filling in the form that was a month ago why does it take so long when you need help sooner.

oscar19

Kimi87

Unfortunately most DWP departments are overworked and understaffed.

Have you requested a care needs assessment from local authority?

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-care-and-support-guide/help-from-social-services-and-charities/getting-a-needs-assessment/

There will likely be a wait for this too so better to start off the process as soon as possible.

paddington

Hi I applied for my A A 11 weeks ago should I be expecting a decision soon please

Holly_Alumni

Hi @paddington, typically this can take up to 12 weeks but sometimes longer. Hopefully one of our members who has applied recently can share their experience with timescales. I hope you hear back soon and it's good news 😊