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attendance allowance

British  

noun

  1. (in Britain) a tax-free noncontributory welfare benefit for people over 65 years old who are so severely disabled that they need frequent attention or continual supervision for a period of six months or more

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Some benefits, including all the main disability benefits, such as personal independence payment, attendance allowance and disability living allowance, as well as carer's allowance will rise by 3.8% in April, in line with rising prices.

From BBC Nov. 26, 2025

Other benefits rising by 1.7% include all the main disability benefits, such as personal independence payment, attendance allowance and disability living allowance, as well as carer's allowance.

From BBC Apr. 6, 2025

They include all the main disability benefits, such as personal independence payment, attendance allowance and disability living allowance, as well as carer’s allowance.

From BBC Oct. 16, 2024

The couple both worked for 50 years, but for much of that time they were self-employed, so now live on a relatively small pension, plus an attendance allowance because of John's condition.

From BBC Jul. 31, 2024

Peers who are not ministers are not paid a salary but receive a flat-rate daily attendance allowance of £150 or £300.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2015

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