Attendance allowance advice - should I claim

rsx · February 2021

I am looking at if m grandma would be eligible for attendance allowance, she has arthritis, bad varicose veins and a few other health conditions, she's suffers from pain alot in her neck, shoulders, arms and legs. I'm wondering if she would be eligible as she doesn't have a carer, she needs help with things and if she doesn't ask for help and does them herself she will be in pain. I just wanted to hear other people's experience of claiming it and if it would be worth applying for her

calcotti · February 2021

There's useful guidance here
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/sick-or-disabled-people-and-carers/attendance-allowance/before-you-claim-attendance-allowance/check-if-entitled-to-attendance-allowance/
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/globalassets/age-uk/documents/factsheets/fs34_attendance_allowance_fcs.pdf

Having difficulty and needing help (regardless of whether or not she actually gets help) are what is considered.

With AA there isn't an assessment as with PIP. Complete the form and return it. Provide as much detail as possible with examples where possible. DWP may call to clarify some points but then a decision is made.

rsx · February 2021

@calcotti great thankyou, I'll deffinatly apply, I didn't realise there was no assessment and didn't want to waste time having one of she wasn't eligible

janer1967 · February 2021

Hi

You could self refer her for a care needs assessment as well

An ot will come and assess and see if they can recommend any adaptions equipment or care she needs

You can self refer on gov website

Charles · February 2021

I agree, you should submit a fuller application as possible and, I believe, there is a good chance of success

rsx · February 2021

@janer1967 thankyou, I'll look into that for her..

@Charles thankyou

Attendance allowance advice - should I claim

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