Attendance Allowance Amount: Your 2026 Guide
The attendance allowance amount you receive depends entirely on your level of care needs. In 2026, there are two attendance allowance payment levels available.
The 2026 Attendance Allowance Amounts
The two attendance allowance amounts are:
- Lower rate attendance allowance amount: £45.60 per week
- Higher rate attendance allowance amount: £108.55 per week
These amounts are paid every four weeks, meaning you receive either £182.40 or £434.20 every four weeks.
What Determines Your Attendance Allowance Amount?
Your attendance allowance amount is determined by when you need help:
- Help needed day OR night: Lower rate (£45.60/week)
- Help needed day AND night: Higher rate (£108.55/week)
- Terminally ill: Automatically higher rate (£108.55/week)
Annual Value of Each Amount
- Lower rate annual attendance allowance amount: £2,371.20
- Higher rate annual attendance allowance amount: £5,644.60
Can the Amount Change?
Yes. If your care needs increase, you can request a review of your attendance allowance amount. You can move from lower to higher rate if you can demonstrate increased night-time needs.
Is the Amount Worth Claiming For?
Absolutely. Even the lower rate attendance allowance amount adds up to nearly £2,400 per year - and it also unlocks further benefits worth potentially thousands more.
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