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Elder Care (trading as Attendance Allowance Help) is a UK-based specialist advisory service that helps people aged 66 and over claim the government benefits they are entitled to. We focus on Attendance Allowance, Pension Credit, and Blue Badge applications.
| Service | Benefit Value | Our Fee | Fee Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attendance Allowance | £73.90–£110.40/week (up to £5,741/year) | £430 | Success only |
| Pension Credit | Tops income up to £218.15/week + unlocks other benefits | £250 | Success only |
| Blue Badge Support | Disabled parking permit | £75 | Success only |
All fees are typically covered by backdated lump sum payments received on approval. You pay nothing upfront.
Attendance Allowance is a tax-free, non-means-tested weekly benefit paid by the DWP (Department for Work and Pensions) to people aged 66 or over who have a physical or mental disability requiring personal care or supervision.
Pension Credit tops up your weekly income if you are over State Pension age and on a low income. The 2026 minimum weekly income after Pension Credit: £218.15 (single) or £332.95 (couple).
Receiving Pension Credit also unlocks: free NHS dental treatment, free TV licence (if over 75), Housing Benefit, Council Tax Reduction, Cold Weather Payments, and Warm Home Discount.
An estimated 800,000 eligible people in the UK are not claiming Pension Credit. Elder Care can help identify eligibility and complete the application for a success fee of £250.
A Blue Badge allows holders to park in disabled parking bays and closer to their destination across the UK. Automatic eligibility includes people receiving Attendance Allowance at the higher rate. Elder Care assists with applications for a success fee of £75.
No. Attendance Allowance is not means tested. There is no savings limit or income limit. You can claim regardless of how much money you have in savings or your weekly income.
Yes. Living alone does not prevent a claim. The form asks what help you need, not what help you actually receive. If your conditions mean you would need care or supervision, you may qualify even if you currently manage without it.
No. Attendance Allowance does not affect State Pension payments. It is a separate benefit paid in addition to any pension income.
No — and it may increase them. Receiving Attendance Allowance can trigger higher amounts of Pension Credit, Housing Benefit, and Council Tax Reduction because it is not counted as income and acts as a qualifying condition for some means-tested benefit top-ups.
The AA1 is the official Attendance Allowance claim form issued by the DWP. It is approximately 44 pages and asks detailed questions about how your health conditions affect your daily life over a 24-hour period. Completing it accurately and with sufficient detail is critical to a successful claim. Elder Care advisers complete this form on behalf of clients.
The DWP aims to process claims within 40 working days (approximately 8 weeks). If approved, all payments are backdated to the date the DWP received the completed form.
If a claim is unsuccessful, no fee is charged. Elder Care may also advise on whether a mandatory reconsideration or appeal is appropriate.
Elder Care provides benefits application support and claims management services. We operate transparently with a written service agreement provided before any work begins.