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2 days 1 hour ago #310047 by Rebecca
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hi im trying to prove that my dad qualifies for the night time element of attendance allowance but i cant find any information about the criteria. how much/how often is required? what are the parameters? they are well defined for other beneifts but i cant find any info here or from googling to show me where the line is that i am trying to get above to qualify. can anyone help point me in the direction of the information. thanks!
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1 day 20 hours ago #310062 by BIS
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Hi Rebecca
Have you watched the videos on how to claim for attendance allowance benefitsandwork.co.uk/guides-for-claimants/dla
You should find the explanation in there.
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Have you watched the videos on how to claim for attendance allowance benefitsandwork.co.uk/guides-for-claimants/dla
You should find the explanation in there.
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1 day 17 hours ago #310074 by Robbie
Night-time disability conditions
You meet the night-time conditions if you need attention for a ‘prolonged’ period (one spell of at least 20 minutes) or ‘repeatedly’ (two or more shorter spells) during the night. This might be for difficulties going to the toilet, getting in and out of bed, moving in bed or settling to sleep.
You may need someone awake to ‘watch over you’ for a prolonged period (20 minutes or more) or at frequent intervals (usually at least three times a night) to avoid the risk of danger e.g. from falls or wandering
(taken from Age UK AA Factsheet)
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The night time rules are:hi im trying to prove that my dad qualifies for the night time element of attendance allowance but i cant find any information about the criteria. how much/how often is required? what are the parameters? they are well defined for other beneifts but i cant find any info here or from googling to show me where the line is that i am trying to get above to qualify. can anyone help point me in the direction of the information. thanks!
Night-time disability conditions
You meet the night-time conditions if you need attention for a ‘prolonged’ period (one spell of at least 20 minutes) or ‘repeatedly’ (two or more shorter spells) during the night. This might be for difficulties going to the toilet, getting in and out of bed, moving in bed or settling to sleep.
You may need someone awake to ‘watch over you’ for a prolonged period (20 minutes or more) or at frequent intervals (usually at least three times a night) to avoid the risk of danger e.g. from falls or wandering
(taken from Age UK AA Factsheet)
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17 hours 29 minutes ago #310097 by latetrain
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Hi Robbie
I have just checked the Disability Rights Handbook it states: During the night, the help you need must be 'prolonged' (normally at least 20 minutes) or 'repeated' (needed two times or more).
There is no fixed time for the start of the night, It depends on when your household closes down for the night. It normally starts when your carer goes to bed and ends when they get up in the morning. On the other hand, if a carer stays up late or gets up early to help you, that should count as night-time attention. If you live alone and keep unusual hours, like getting up at 4.30am, your care needs may count as night-time care between the more usual bedtime hours of 11pm to 7am.
Gary
I have just checked the Disability Rights Handbook it states: During the night, the help you need must be 'prolonged' (normally at least 20 minutes) or 'repeated' (needed two times or more).
There is no fixed time for the start of the night, It depends on when your household closes down for the night. It normally starts when your carer goes to bed and ends when they get up in the morning. On the other hand, if a carer stays up late or gets up early to help you, that should count as night-time attention. If you live alone and keep unusual hours, like getting up at 4.30am, your care needs may count as night-time care between the more usual bedtime hours of 11pm to 7am.
Gary
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