Constant Attendance Allowance

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What you'll get

There are 4 different rates of Constant Attendance Allowance. How much you get depends on the extent of your disability and the amount of care you need.

Rate Weekly amount
Exceptional rate £177.40
Intermediate rate £133.05
Full day rate £88.70
Part day rate £44.35

If you get the ‘exceptional rate’ or ‘intermediate rate’, you may also get Exceptionally Severe Disablement Allowance.

For advice, contact:

Barnsley Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit Centre
Telephone: 0800 121 8379
Relay UK (if you cannot hear or speak on the phone): 18001 then 0800 121 8379
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War pension cases can contact Veterans UK.

If you get Constant Attendance Allowance at the same time as Attendance Allowance, Personal Independence Payment (PIP) or Disability Living Allowance (DLA), the amount of Attendance Allowance, PIP or DLA you get might be reduced.

How you’re paid

All benefits, pensions and allowances are paid into an account, such as a bank account.