Disability and Carers Service – Attendance Allowance – SHSCT area

Advice on attendance allowance.
You may get Attendance Allowance if you are State Pension age or over – and have needed help with personal care because of a physical or mental disability for six months.

Your disability must be severe enough for you to need either:
help with things such as washing (and getting in or out of the bath or shower), dressing, eating, getting to and using the toilet, or communicating your needs
supervision to avoid putting yourself or others in a lot of danger, for example, needing someone to keep an eye on your medical condition or diet
someone with you when you are on dialysis For people aged 65 and over.