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Updated 18 July 2025

How much attendance allowance will I get?

If you’re over state pension age and need help due to a disability or health condition, you may be able to claim attendance allowance. It’s designed to go towards care costs.

Find out how much attendance allowance you’ll get.

Attendance allowance rates

There are two different rates of attendance allowance:

  • Lower rate:       £72.65 a week
  • Higher rate:      £108.55 a week

Which rate you get depends on how much and when you need help.

Lower rate

You’ll get the lower rate if you need help or supervision at any time during the day or night.

This includes help getting dressed, preparing meals or managing medications.

Higher rate

You’ll get the higher rate if you need help or supervision during the day and at night.

If you need constant support or supervision, this is the rate you’ll get. 

You’ll also get the higher amount if you’re terminally ill.

Read more about attendance allowance

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Written by: Rebecca Routledge

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A qualified journalist for over 15 years with a background in financial services. Rebecca is Money Wellness’s consumer champion, helping you improve your financial wellbeing by providing information on everything from income maximisation to budgeting and saving tips.

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