Attendance Allowance Calculator 2026
Instantly check your eligibility and estimate your weekly, monthly, and yearly benefit entitlement based on current DWP rates for older adults needing care.
Eligibility Check or Payment Estimator?
Start by verifying your basic eligibility, then use the estimator to see exactly how much Attendance Allowance you could receive based on your care needs.
Basic Eligibility Checker
Answer a few simple questions to see if you qualify
Attendance Allowance is only for those who have reached State Pension age.
The 6-month rule does not apply if a doctor has certified you as terminally ill.
Eligibility Result
Based on your answers
Select your circumstances, then click Check Eligibility.
Payment Estimator
Calculate your potential Attendance Allowance entitlement
This determines whether you qualify for the lower or higher rate.
Estimated Entitlement
Projected Attendance Allowance payments
Select your care level, then click Calculate Entitlement.
Attendance Allowance Rates & Rules 2025/26
Current standard rates for Attendance Allowance. Rates are typically updated each April by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
| Rate Type | Weekly Amount | 4-Weekly Payment (Standard) | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Rate | £72.65 | £290.60 | Need frequent help or constant supervision during the day, OR supervision at night. |
| Higher Rate | £108.55 | £434.20 | Need help or supervision during BOTH day and night, OR are terminally ill. |
Note: Attendance Allowance is tax-free, not means-tested, and does not affect most other benefits.
Attendance Allowance FAQ
Everything you need to know about claiming Attendance Allowance in the UK.
Attendance Allowance is a tax-free benefit for people of State Pension age who have a physical or mental disability or illness severe enough that they need help with personal care or supervision to keep them safe. It is not means-tested, meaning your income and savings do not affect your entitlement.
Based on recent DWP rates, the lower rate is approximately £72.65 per week (for those who need help during the day OR night). The higher rate is approximately £108.55 per week (for those who need help during BOTH the day and night, or who are terminally ill). Payments are usually made every 4 weeks.
No, Attendance Allowance is tax-free and does not count as income for most means-tested benefits. In fact, receiving it may increase your entitlement to other benefits like Pension Credit, Housing Benefit, or Council Tax Reduction through disability premiums.
No, you cannot receive Attendance Allowance and Personal Independence Payment (PIP) or Disability Living Allowance (DLA) at the same time. If you are already receiving PIP or DLA, you should continue with those benefits.
Attendance Allowance can be backdated up to 6 months from the date the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) receives your correctly completed claim form, provided you met the eligibility criteria during that period.