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How long does an Attendance Allowance claim take?

Checked 21 September 2026 against GOV.UK · Sources at the bottom
Short answer

The form has to be back within 6 weeks of your call to keep that start date. After you claim, DWP sends a text or letter within 3 weeks to say when to expect a decision.

The 6-week window

The claim can start from the date of the call, if the form is returned within 6 weeks.

After the form is in

DWP sends a text or letter within 3 weeks to say when to expect a decision.

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