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DWP lists 48 conditions that could entitle you to up to £110 weekly

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The DWP Attendance Allowance is designed for those of State Pension age who are dealing with long-term physical or mental health issues or disabilities

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Parkinson’s disease, learning difficulties and back pain are among more than 40 on the list(Image: Getty Images)

Over a million people are receiving extra financial support from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) through Attendance Allowance. This benefit, which is either £73.90 or £110.40 per week, is intended for those of State Pension age who are grappling with long-term physical or mental health problems or disabilities.

To qualify, Brits generally need to have a condition severe enough to require care or supervision from another person and must have been receiving this help for at least six months. Although it may seem straightforward, Policy in Practice estimates that as many as 1.1 million eligible people are not receiving this support.

In an attempt to simplify this process for those over State Pension age, we’ve put together a list of more than 40 health conditions typically covered by Attendance Allowance. The most commonly claimed disabling condition, as categorised by the DWP, is arthritis, which reportedly supports 460,993 people.

The Mirror’s list of conditions is not a checklist for claiming Attendance Allowance but rather a guide to help people understand what is and isn’t supported. If you need additional help during the day or night due to a long-term illness, disability or health condition, consult the official eligibility guidance on GOV. UK.

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The benefit amounts to either £73.90 or £110.40 per week(Image: Getty Images/Collection Mix: Subjects RF)

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Health issues and disabilities that may qualify for Attendance Allowance

In 2024, the Daily Record has outlined the conditions under which you might qualify for claiming Attendance Allowance:

  1. AIDS
  2. Traumatic Paraplegia/Tetraplegia
  3. Peripheral vascular Disease
  4. Psychosis
  5. Spondylosis
  6. Metabolic Disease
  7. Parkinsons Disease
  8. Multiple Sclerosis
  9. Blood Disorders
  10. Learning Difficulties
  11. Malignant Disease
  12. Dementia
  13. Motor Neurone Disease
  14. Deaf/Blind
  15. Cerebrovascular Disease
  16. Multiple Allergy Syndrome
  17. Respiratory Disorders and Diseases
  18. Back Pain
  19. Psychoneurosis
  20. Hyperkinetic Syndrome
  21. Severely Mentally impaired
  22. Neurological Diseases
  23. Bowel and Stomach Disease
  24. Behavioural Disorder
  25. Cystic Fibrosis
  26. Heart Disease
  27. Diabetes Mellitus
  28. Inflammatory Bowel Disease
  29. Infectious diseases: Viral disease – Coronavirus covid-19
  30. Major Trauma Other than Traumatic Paraplegia/Tetraplegia
  31. Skin Disease
  32. Chronic Pain Syndromes
  33. Arthritis
  34. Personality Disorder
  35. Trauma to Limbs
  36. Asthma
  37. Hearing Disorders
  38. Multi System Disorders
  39. Visual Disorders and Diseases
  40. Haemodialysis
  41. Renal Disorders
  42. Epilepsy
  43. Disease Of The Muscles, Bones or Joints
  44. Alcohol and Drug Abuse
  45. Double Amputee
  46. Total Parenteral Nutrition
  47. Frailty
  48. Haemophilia

Can Attendance Allowance impact your State Pension?

No, it won’t affect your State Pension, and you can still claim it even if you’re working and earning an income.

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Attendance Allowance does not affect you State Pension (Image: izusek via Getty Images)

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How does Attendance Allowance influence other benefits?

Your other benefits might increase if you receive Attendance Allowance, these include:

Who is ineligible for Attendance Allowance?

If you’re already receiving PIP or Disability Living Allowance (DLA) to cover your care costs, you won’t be eligible for Attendance Allowance. If you apply for Attendance Allowance while on DLA, the DWP will typically reassess your DLA award instead.

You can renew your PIP or DLA when the current award expires, provided you still meet the eligibility criteria. If your renewal is unsuccessful, you can then apply for Attendance Allowance.

How to submit a claim

To apply for Attendance Allowance, you’ll need to fill out a comprehensive claim form. While this might seem intimidating at first, support is available from your local Citizens Advice, so don’t let the form deter you from applying.

If you prefer to handle the process yourself, follow the Citizens Advice guide to complete your claim form here. Detailed instructions on how to obtain the application form by post or phone are available on the GOV.UK website here.

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