Attendance Allowance rates 2026/27
Attendance Allowance is paid at two weekly rates. Which one you get depends entirely on the level of help or supervision you need — the day-and-night test explained on the next page. Both rates are tax-free, both are paid into a bank, building society or credit union account, and neither is affected by earnings or savings.
The 2026/27 rates (from April 2026)
| Rate | Weekly | Over 4 weeks (arithmetic) | Over a year (arithmetic) | Who gets it (GOV.UK) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower rate | £76.70 | £306.80 | £3,988.40 | Frequent help or constant supervision during the day, OR supervision at night |
| Higher rate | £114.60 | £458.40 | £5,959.20 | Help or supervision throughout BOTH day and night, OR a medical professional has said you are nearing the end of life |
The four-weekly and annual figures in this table are arithmetic equivalents — the weekly rate multiplied by 4 or by 52 — given so that readers can compare the benefit with bills that arrive monthly or yearly. Your decision letter will tell you when your first payment arrives; the GOV.UK guide describes payment as weekly, into your bank account, and this site does not claim a payment cycle beyond what the guide states.
Comparison with last year
| Rate | 2025/26 | 2026/27 | Weekly increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower rate | £73.90 | £76.70 | £2.80 |
| Higher rate | £110.40 | £114.60 | £4.20 |
The 2025/26 figures are shown for comparison only and are corroborated by the official benefit and pension rates table for 2026/27. The 2026/27 rates are an increase of about 3.8% on the previous year, in line with the annual uprating. Rates for 2027/28 have not been announced and are omitted from this site entirely — any figure presented elsewhere as a 2027/28 rate is a projection, not a GOV.UK figure.
What the rates do not cover
Attendance Allowance does not cover mobility needs. There is no mobility component, no vehicle scheme element, and no extra amount for getting around outside the home. If mobility help is what is needed, that is a different question from the one Attendance Allowance answers — and for someone already at State Pension age, it is not answered by PIP either, since new PIP claims close at State Pension age. The benefit is also not reduced by other income: State Pension, private pensions, and earnings can all be received in full alongside it, and getting Attendance Allowance does not reduce entitlement to Pension Credit — it can increase it, as the gateway page explains.