Attendance Allowance

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Could you be eligible for £5,000+ tax free every year?

We fight to unlock your Attendance Allowance entitlement backed by our No Success - No Fee guarantee!

  • No upfront payment
  • Receive a decision in just 6-8 weeks on average
  • We have a success rate of over 90% at helping clients secure the allowance
  • FREE Lasting Power of Attorney worth £400 for successful applications

What is Attendance Allowance?

If you are aged 66 or over, whether working or retired and are suffering from any medical conditions, then you could be eligible for more than £5,000 tax-free every year if you are entitled to it.

Attendance Allowance is non-means-tested, so the amount you receive is not affected by your income or savings. This benefit is designed to help with the extra costs of personal care that you may need - but you can spend the money however you like.


Attendance Allowance Facts

  • 3.4 million people are not claiming Attendance Allowance.
  • The benefit is paid irrespective of income and savings.
  • It does not affect your State Pension.
  • It is paid TAX FREE.
  • Attendance Allowance could help older people stay independent in their own home for longer.
  • If you are entitled to Attendance Allowance then it could unlock other benefits that you are entitled to like - Pension Credit, Council Tax Reduction and Housing Benefit Reduction to name but a few!!


Who is eligible to claim Attendance Allowance?

Those who are 66 or older and need help with personal care due to a medical condition may be eligible for Attendance Allowance. You cannot claim Attendance Allowance if you are under the age of 66 or already claiming PIP, DLA or ADP. We are unable to apply on your behalf for attendance allowance if you have already submitted an application. 

You can claim for various conditions, these include issues which affect your daily living. Related to conditions and issues such as: 

  • Arthritis - latest stats show 424,000 people claim for arthritis out of 1.5million people
  • Early onset of Dementia
  • Heart Disease
  • Respiratory Conditions - COPD, Asthma or breathing issues
  • Disease of the muscles, bones or joints
  • Stroke/TIA
  • Back, knee and hip pain
  • Visual Disorders and diseases
  • Parkinsons
  • Neurological conditions 
  • Difficulty getting in and out of your chair or up the stairs
  • Struggling to get in and out of the bath, your bed or shower
  • Struggle with any blurred vision
  • Diabetes
  • Hearing difficulties
  • Anxiety, Stress or Mental Health issues

(there are actually 57 conditions and that's not exhausted, please get in touch if you suffer with any condition that is not listed)


Who is NOT eligible to claim Attendance Allowance?

Please note that you CANNOT receive this allowance if:

  • You are already claiming DLA (Disability Living Allowance)
  • You are already claiming ADP (Adult Disability Payment)
  • You are already claiming PIP (Personal Independence Payment)
  • You are below the age of 66
  • We are unable to apply on your behalf for attendance allowance if you have already submitted an application

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Common Attendance Allowance Questions

How much is Attendance Allowance?

The amount of Attendance Allowance varies depending on the level of care needed. As of April 2023 the lower rate is £68.10 per week and the higher rate is £101.75 per week. Any money you do receive doesn't need to be spent on your care.

From April 2024, Attendance Allowance will be increasing by over 6.7%! The higher rate will increase from £101.75 to £108.55 a week, that’s £942 a month per couple. The lower rate will increase from £68.10 to £72.65 a week, that’s £629 a month per couple!

Is Attendance Allowance means-tested? 

No, Attendance Allowance is not means-tested, which means your income and savings will not affect your eligibility.

How do I secure my Attendance Allowance? 

You can apply for Attendance Allowance yourself; however, 60% or more are unsuccessful at completing the 30 page document and are refused.

Our team of specialist advisors can help you complete the application process on your behalf and we have a success rate of over 90% at helping clients secure the benefit.

We can help you secure this lifelong benefit, and we charge no upfront fee. Should your application be successful we charge a fee of £400 plus VAT, which is usually covered by your first back dated payment. All subsequent payments are 100% yours to keep and spend however you like.

We are unable to apply on your behalf for attendance allowance if you have already submitted an application. 

How long does it take to receive Attendance Allowance?

It can take up to 12 weeks to receive Attendance Allowance, but if successful, your claim starts from the day your application is acknowledged by the DWP. We typically see our clients receive a decision in just 6-8 weeks. This is significantly faster than when applying yourself or via other services.

Is Attendance Allowance taxable?

The money you receive isn't taxable or means-tested – so your savings or income won't affect your claim. Claiming also won't affect any other benefits you receive. In fact, it can actually help you get other benefits such as Pension Credit, Housing Benefit, or Council tax Reduction.


We’ve already helped over 2000 + people secure claims of £5,000 a year - unlocking over £5,000,000 in funds!

IAN MCWATT

"Having previously received excellent help from Gareth on obtaining my attendance allowance he then worked to sort my claim for my pension uplift. So many people miss out on this benefit, it’s not easy. Strongly recommend you seek the help from Gareth and his team."

HARDEV CHAHAL

"Lucy at Jonathan Owen took me through the lengthy 30+ page Attendance Allowance application by telephone. She explained various aspects of the application which otherwise I would not have fully understood and helped me in a very friendly and professional manner. My application has been successful with DWP processing it to payments starting less than 4 weeks from sending the application off.Thanks to Lucy and her colleagues for their help and tremendous service."

DENIS ROGERS

"Great service by Chloe, lead me through the questions. Very proficient and professional, happy say to I was granted the allowance without any problems. I would highly recommend the Company. Thank for your guidance and help."


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Jonathan Owen Will solicitors were so helpful in helping me to fill in relevant forms for Attendance Allowance for which I am very grateful for. I definitely would recommend their services 100%
Lesley Collett
The team from Jonathan Owen were absolutely superb in claiming for my Attendance Allowance. The lady who walked me through the form was so friendly, tolerant and patient with me so I felt totally relaxed throughout the process. In fact, the whole team were professional, polite and helpful throughout. Thank you all so much.
Haydn Wilkins
I had attempted to fill the Attendance Allowance form in myself over about a year but found it a truly onerous task. I discovered Jonathan Owen by chance and, after contacting them, they completed the form by asking me the relevant information there and then. All done and dusted within an hour. I received the form through the post and then forwarded it to DWP. Within four weeks I received a letter telling me that I had been awarded the full rate of AA. Jonathan Owen’s representative was helpful, courteous and a real pleasure to talk to. What I had struggled with for months took just a short time and the result will make a massive difference to my life. Thank you all.
Mary D
WOW What a great team at Jonathan Owens. I have developed a fear of paperwork and hate having to fill out forms so I have put off claiming attendance allowanace for many years. After contacting Jonathan Owen their staff made the whole proceedure so straight forward and completed all the paperwork for me. I am now receiving the benefits that I should have been claiming for many years now. Big thank you to all at Jonathan Owen.
Jim Dunford
A Big Thank you to everyone at Jonathan Owen for all the help given with my Attendance Allowance application,I could not have done this without your help filling in the forms which has been successful within (7 weeks) I am so happy as this will make a huge difference to me,what a great team of people who went above and beyond to help,I will highly recommend to all my friends and family.Arthur Goll
Arthur Goll
I have been caring for my wife for a good few years now not realising that I could claim for this benefit.Although I only recently filled the form with your guidance I am optimistic that I will be successful and it will certainly help me care for her.Thank you so much
JOHN JENKINS
Excellent service and so helpful would not have been able to fill the form in myself Thank you so much
Maria
Simple process pleasure to deal with
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