DWP Attendance Allowance 2026£108.55/Wk Higher Rate100% Tax-Free & Non-Means-Tested
Attendance Allowance Eligibility & Rates Calculator
Calculate your Attendance Allowance payout (£72.65/wk lower rate vs £108.55/wk higher rate) for UK seniors aged 66+.
Attendance Allowance Estimator
Compute weekly and 4-weekly tax-free benefit for pension age individuals
Attendance Allowance Entitlement Result:
Weekly DWP Rate
£72.65/wk
Tax-Free Payout4-Weekly Bank Payment
£290.6
Direct PaymentAnnual Total Value
£3777.8
Not Means-TestedDWP Attendance Allowance Rates Summary (2025/2026)
Attendance Allowance is paid directly into your bank account every 4 weeks.
| Payment Tier | Care Requirement Description | Weekly Rate | 4-Weekly Payout |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Rate | Frequent help or supervision needed during the day OR night | £72.65 / week | £290.60 every 4 weeks |
| Higher Rate | Help needed during day AND night, or terminally ill | £108.55 / week | £434.20 every 4 weeks |
Key Benefits of Attendance Allowance
100% Tax-Free & Savings Ignored
Savings, pensions, and capital do not reduce your entitlement. You keep 100% of your payout.
Unlocks Extra Pension Credit
Getting Attendance Allowance can increase your Pension Credit, Council Tax Support, and Housing Benefit.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Attendance Allowance is a tax-free DWP benefit for people who have reached State Pension age (66+) and have a physical or mental disability severe enough to require help caring for themselves.
Attendance Allowance pays either £72.65 per week (Lower Rate) for care needed during the day OR night, or £108.55 per week (Higher Rate) for care needed day AND night or for the terminally ill.
No. Attendance Allowance is completely tax-free and not means-tested. Your savings, income, and private pensions have zero impact on your eligibility or payout.
No. You do not need to have a carer or spend the money on care services. Eligibility is based solely on the help you need, not on whether you actually receive care.
Claiming Attendance Allowance usually increases eligibility for other benefits like Pension Credit, Housing Benefit, and Council Tax Support, and awards extra carer premiums.