What Else Can You Claim If You Get Attendance Allowance?
Receiving Attendance Allowance is often just the beginning. Once you have your award, you may be entitled to a range of additional benefits. Here is a full breakdown of what else you can claim when you receive Attendance Allowance.
1. Pension Credit — Up to £81.50/week Extra
Receiving Attendance Allowance may increase your Pension Credit through a severe disability addition worth approximately £81.50/week. Even if you currently receive some Pension Credit, you should contact the Pension Credit team to request a reassessment after receiving your Attendance Allowance award.
2. Council Tax Reduction — Potentially Up to 100%
Higher Pension Credit leads to a larger Council Tax Reduction from your local council. If your Pension Credit increases due to Attendance Allowance, your council tax could fall significantly — sometimes to zero.
3. Housing Benefit
If you pay rent, receiving higher Pension Credit due to Attendance Allowance may increase your Housing Benefit entitlement, helping to cover more of your rent costs.
4. NHS Benefits — Dental, Eyes, Prescriptions
Pension Credit recipients are automatically entitled to free NHS dental treatment, free sight tests, and reduced-cost glasses. This becomes available once Pension Credit increases following your Attendance Allowance award.
5. Warm Home Discount (£150 Off Your Energy Bill)
Pension Credit recipients may automatically receive the Warm Home Discount — £150 off their electricity bill — depending on their energy supplier's scheme.
6. Help With Your Carer's Benefits
If someone cares for you, Attendance Allowance may help them qualify for Carer's Allowance (£81.90/week), provided they care for you for 35+ hours per week.
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At Elder Care, we do not stop at Attendance Allowance. We review your full benefit entitlement to make sure you are not missing out on anything you are owed. Contact us for a free assessment.