Attendance Allowance
Attendance Allowance of up to £64.50 a week is a non-means-tested benefit available for people over 65 who have a disability or long term health problem. To qualify the person needs to show that things such as dressing and washing are very difficult, or they need someone to make sure they are safe. It is also available to people with a terminal illness.You can get more information from:
The Carers UK websiteThe Attendance Allowance page on the www.direct.gov.uk website