Attendance Allowance (AA) guide

Think about the following when filling in the form:

• are you unable to walk at all
• do you use a wheelchair
• do you need help getting in or out from your wheelchair
• do you use a walking frame
• do you need help to use your walking frame
• do you have difficulties walking
• do you experience pain that stops you from supporting your own weight or moving your legs
• do you tire, fatigue or get out of breath easily
• do you suffer from vertigo and need somebody to steady you
• do you have balance problems
• do you feel faint for any length of time
• do you use furniture, doors or walls to hold on to when moving about indoors
• do you need assistance from another person to help you by supporting your weight
• can you only climb the stairs by putting both feet on each step rather than on alternate steps
• can you get up if you fall
• have you fallen or tripped in the house
• have you hurt yourself following a fall
• do you have a fear of falling in the house? If so, say why