Scotland - Apply for Attendance Allowance

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for Attendance Allowance, the applicant has to approach the nearby Local Register Office link

   Note: The applicant has to enter their Postcode to find nearby offices.

2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. There is no fee for Attendance Allowance.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. All applications are processed within a reasonable time, having regard to the particular circumstances of each application, including the completeness of information and documents submitted to the authority by the applicant.
10. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
11. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
12. Also, the applicant will receive a decision letter in the mail, which will explain whether or not the applicant has been awarded Attendance Allowance and the amount you will receive.
13. The entire process can be completed within 15 – 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Completed application form
• Proof of identity (Passport, Birth Certificate, Driving License etc)
• Proof of address (Utility bills, Tenancy Agreement, Voter id)
• Medical records or a letter from the doctor
• Passport size photographs
• Passbook copy
• Any other documents (if required)

Office Locations & Contacts

UNITED KINGDOM REGISTER OFFICE
General Register Office
PO Box 2
Southport
PR8 2JD
Telephone: 0300 123 1837
Textphone: 18001 0300 123 1837
For general enquiries [email protected]
For enquiries after you’ve applied for a certificate - Online form link
Contact Details link
Local Register Office link

Note: The applicant has to enter their Postcode to find nearby offices. If the applicant doesn’t know their postcode use the following link to find their postcode link

Eligibility

• To be eligible for Attendance Allowance, the applicant must be over the age of 65 and have a physical or mental disability that affects the ability to live independently.
• The applicant must also have needed help for at least 6 months, or be likely to need help for at least 6 months in the future.

Fees

• There is no fee for Attendance Allowance.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• The entire process can be completed within 15 – 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Applicant’s name and address
• Age
• Gender
• Postcode
• Telephone
• Email address
• Father’s name
• Mother’s name
• Address
• Medical details
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• Attendance Allowance is a benefit provided by the UK government to help people over the age of 65 who have a physical or mental disability that affects their ability to live independently.
• The benefit is meant to help with the extra costs associated with care and support that someone with a disability may require.

Information which might help

• Attendance Allowance is a tax-free benefit that is not based on income or savings, and it is not affected by any other benefits that the recipient may be receiving.
• The amount of the allowance is paid at two different rates, depending on the level of care needed. The lower rate is currently £60 per week, while the higher rate is currently £89.60 per week.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

• The amount of Attendance Allowance you receive will depend on how much help you need and how often you need it.