Attendance Allowance Explained

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Attendance Allowance is a benefit for people over State Pension age who need help or supervision because of a disability or health condition. Learn who qualifies, the two weekly rates for 2026 to 2027, how to claim and describe your needs, and how it can unlock extra help.

This course gives general information only. It is not financial, tax or legal advice, and Tutwoo is not authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority to give financial advice. Figures and rules were checked against official sources on 30 October 2026 and can change. For help with your own situation, use free guidance from MoneyHelper or speak to a regulated adviser.

© 2026 Tutwoo UK Limited. This course was created in-house by Tutwoo and is our original work. It is for your own learning only: please do not copy, share, record or resell it.

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What Will You Learn?

  • Check who can get Attendance Allowance and the 6-month rule
  • Know the lower and higher weekly rates and what decides them
  • Fill in a claim with clear, specific examples of care needs
  • Understand how it affects other benefits and how to challenge a decision

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • Who can get Attendance Allowance
  • Rates and how they are decided
  • Claiming, describing your needs and what it unlocks

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

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