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<\/a><\/p>\nDo you have an illness or disability that means you need extra help at home? If so, you might be able to get a benefit called Attendance Allowance.<\/p>\n
Personal Independence Payment (PIP): How to claim – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)<\/a><\/p>\n Attendance Allowance: Overview – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)<\/a><\/p>\n Pension Credit: Overview – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)<\/a><\/p>\n Attendance Allowance is a benefit for older people who may need extra help to stay independent at home, due to an illness or disability.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n You could get:<\/p>\n Amounts Accurate January 2023 according to .gov Website<\/p>\n The benefit is usually paid every 4 weeks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n A little extra money can go a long way. You can use it in any way you like to meet your needs and stay independent in your own home. The money doesn\u2019t have to be spent on a carer.<\/p>\n There are some other upsides to Attendance Allowance too:<\/p>\n For further information click the link : Attendance Allowance – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n You can claim Attendance Allowance if you meet\u00a0all\u00a0<\/strong>the following criteria:<\/p>\n Some people miss out on Attendance Allowance because they mistakenly believe they don\u2019t qualify or are put off by the claims\u2019 process. Do any of these apply to you?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Ask your Bring Me SunShine Team if they can help you fill it in or call us on<\/p>\n AA Download forms<\/p>\n Fill in the form. Be really clear about how your illness or disability affects your life and don\u2019t underestimate your needs.<\/p>\n If you need any help filling in the form, you can\u00a0refer to our tips below\u00a0so as to increase your chances of being awarded Attendance Allowance.<\/p>\n Before you send it in, don\u2019t forget to attach any supporting information, such as GP letters, your care plan, or prescription lists.<\/p>\n Send in the form to the address on the form or submit it online.<\/p>\n The Department for Work and Pensions may contact you to ask for more information or arrange for a doctor to visit. It\u2019s a good idea to prepare for that visit by writing things down that you would want the doctor to know about.<\/p>\n You will get a letter with the decision on whether or not you\u2019ll get Attendance Allowance, how much, and from what date.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re not happy with the outcome, you can appeal.<\/p>\n If you think a decision made about your benefits is wrong, you can ask the office that made the decision to explain or reconsider. Challenging a benefit decision might sound daunting, but don’t be put off – the process may be easier than you think.<\/p>\n To challenge a benefit decision, you can ask for a mandatory reconsideration. Only after the outcome of a mandatory reconsideration can you make an appeal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Visit the GOV UK website to download an Attendance Allowance claim form<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Download<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n You can ask to have the support\u00a0 given to you as Direct Payments and have the freedom to choose your own service provider.<\/p>\n For any assistance please call us on :<\/p>\n Do you have an illness or disability that means you need extra help at home? If so, you might be able to get a benefit called Attendance Allowance. Personal Independence Payment (PIP): How to claim – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Attendance Allowance: Overview – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Pension Credit: Overview – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) What is Attendance Allowance? Attendance … Continue reading Financial Support<\/span> What is Attendance Allowance?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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6 myths about claiming Attendance Allowance<\/h6>\n
1. \u2018My claim was turned down\u2019\n\nYour circumstances\u00a0may have changed<\/strong>\u00a0since the last time you applied, especially if it was a while ago. If your care needs have increased, you may find you\u2019re\u00a0now eligible<\/strong>.\n\n2. \u2018My income\u2019s too high\u2019\n\nIt is assessed purely on your disability or health condition and your care or supervision needs.\u00a0It isn\u2019t means-tested<\/strong>\u00a0so it doesn\u2019t matter what you earn or how much you have in savings.\n\n3. \u2018I can get by without it\u2019\n\nYou\u2019ve paid into the tax system all your life. Now it\u2019s time to get something back. Think about what support or equipment\u00a0might help you<\/strong>\u00a0to carry on living independently at home for longer.\n\n4. \u2018I don\u2019t want a carer coming in\u2019\n\nYou don\u2019t have to spend Attendance Allowance on a carer. Many older people spend it on\u00a0other types of help in the home, or equipment<\/strong>\u00a0to help them stay independent.\n\n5. \u2018I don\u2019t have a carer\u2019\n\nYou don\u2019t need to have a carer or someone looking after you. You qualify based on the\u00a0help you need, not the help you actually get.<\/strong>\n\n6. \u2018The claim form\u2019s too long'<\/pre>\n
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