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Attendance Allowance 2026/27: Rates and Who Gets It
Attendance Allowance is a benefit for people over State Pension age who need help with personal care because of an illness or disability. It pays GBP 76.70 or GBP 114.60 a week in 2026/27. It is not means-tested and not taxable, so your income and savings do not affect it, and you do not have to spend it on care.
Attendance Allowance rates and rules (2026/27)
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Lower rate | GBP 76.70 a week (help needed during the day or at night) |
| Higher rate | GBP 114.60 a week (help needed both day and night, or you are terminally ill) |
| Who can claim | People over State Pension age who need help with personal care or supervision |
| Means-tested? | No - your income and savings do not affect it |
| Taxable? | No |
| Do you have to spend it on care? | No - you can use it however you like |
| How it is paid | Usually every 4 weeks |
| Scotland | Being replaced by a devolved benefit (Pension Age Disability Payment) - check mygov.scot |