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If you鈥檙e nearing the end of life (for example, due to a life-limiting illness) you might be able to get Attendance Allowance more quickly and at a higher rate.

This is sometimes called 鈥榮pecial rules for end of life鈥�.

Eligibility

You鈥檙e eligible if:聽

• you鈥檝e reached State Pension age
• your doctor or medical professional has said you might have 12 months or less to live

It can be difficult to predict how long someone might live for. If a medical professional has not talked to you about this, you can still ask them to support your claim under the special rules for end of life.

What you鈥檒l get

You鈥檒l get the higher rate of 拢108.55 per week.

You could also get extra Pension Credit, Housing Benefit or Council Tax Reduction.

The letter about the money awarded will not mention 鈥榮pecial rules鈥�.

How to claim

You can claim for yourself or someone else can make a claim for you (they do not need your permission).聽

You need to:

• ask a medical professional for form SR1 - they鈥檒l either fill it in and give the form to you or send it directly to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
• apply for Attendance Allowance online or by post

You will not need to go to a face-to-face assessment.

Apply online

To apply, you鈥檒l need:

• your National Insurance number
• your address and contact details
• details of the disability or health condition that you need extra help for
• details of your GP surgery or medical centre
• details of your care home, hospital or hospice if you鈥檙e currently staying in one

Apply by post

You can either:听听

• print and send the Attendance Allowance claim form听听
• contact the helpline to request a claim form听听

Send the completed claim form to:

After you apply

After you send your claim, you鈥檒l be contacted by phone or sent a letter within 3 weeks to explain when you can expect a decision.

Once a decision is made, you鈥檒l get a letter explaining the outcome.

When you鈥檒l be paid

If you鈥檙e awarded Attendance Allowance, the decision letter will tell you when you鈥檒l get your first payment.

If you apply online, your claim will start on the date you make your claim.

If you print and post the form, your claim will start on the date DWP receives it.

If you call the helpline to get a form, your claim will start on the date of your call (if you return the form within 6 weeks).

If you already get Attendance Allowance

Contact the Attendance Allowance helpline straight away if you already get Attendance Allowance and a medical professional has said you might have 12 months or less to live.