AA Qualifying Standards
You could be eligible by fulfilling these specific requirements:
- Age & Residency: You must be over the state pension age and living in England, Scotland, or Wales.
- Physical or Mental Disability: You have a long-term illness or disability that affects how you manage daily life or mobility.
- Personal Care Needs: You need help with washing, dressing, eating or staying safe at home.
- Duration: You've needed this support for at least 6 months
- Financial Need: While not strictly means-tested for all benefits, we screen for Pension Credit to ensure your income is supported.
Attendance Allowance
Attendance Allowance is a tax-free benefit for people aged 66 or over who have a physical or mental disability or illness and need help with personal care. It is not means-tested, meaning your income and savings do not affect your eligibility.
Who is it for?
What are the rates?
It is for individuals over state pension age who require supervision or assistance with daily activities due to a long-term health condition or disability.
Lower Rate - £68.10 per week (for daytime or night-time help)
Higher Rate - £101.75 per week (for both daytime and night-time help)
How does C2S help?
Is it confidential?
We simplify the complex application process by conducting initial screenings, navigating the DWP forms, and providing structured one-to-one guidance until your claim is resolved.
Yes. Every consultation and screening is handled personally, securely, and with the utmost confidentiality between you and your dedicated C2S adviser.
How C2S Helps
C2S guides you through every stage of the Attendance Allowance journey, from initial eligibility screening to the final application submission.
01
Free Screening
We begin with a thorough, no-cost evaluation on Form AA1 to confirm your eligibility and identify the support you need.
02
Guided Application
Our experts handle the complex DWP forms, completing them with your detailed care information and supporting documentation and submitting them to the DWP.
03
Ongoing Support
We stay by your side until your claim is resolved, guiding you through any requests for additional information and assisting with reviews (if required).
Transparent Pricing
We provide expert guidance with complete clarity.
Our pricing is:
• Initial Screening (Form AA1) – Free
• Full Application + Support – £325
• Follow-Up Review (if required) – £75
Rest assured, there are no hidden costs.