have power of attorney that lets you manage their benefits.If they can't sign the form you'll need to have the legal right to do it for them. It's okay to fill in the form for someone if they can sign it themselves. This means they're unable to make decisions. You might need to apply for Attendance Allowance for someone else, for example if they're too ill to fill in the form or if they don't have the 'mental capacity'.

You can also apply for Attendance Allowance on behalf of someone else, for example a parent or a friend or other relative. If you get Attendance Allowance, you can spend the money however you like - it could help you stay independent in your own home for longer. You can also claim Attendance Allowance if you live on your own - it's based on the help you need, rather than the help you are already getting. You don't need to have had a formal diagnosis to claim Attendance Allowance. For example, you might still be having tests or appointments to find out what's wrong with you. As long as you've needed help or supervision, or you've had difficulties for 6 months because of your condition you can claim Attendance Allowance. Find out more about claiming Attendance Allowance if you’re terminally ill. If you’re terminally ill, you can claim Attendance Allowance straight away - you don’t need to wait 6 months. have needed care or supervision for at least 6 months because of your illness or disability.need care or supervision because you have an illness or disability.You can claim Attendance Allowance if you:

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