Attendance Allowance (AA) guide

Think about all the times that you need somebody to help you communicate. Remember this can include reading mail, replying to letters, using the telephone or using sign language.

Think about the following when filling in the form:

• do you have problems with concentration which make it difficult for you to read? This can be anything from reading a book to a gas bill
• do you need someone to read letters or correspondence for you
• do you have sight or hearing problems? Do you need somebody to sign for you
• do you need someone to speak for you because you are not always able to express yourself clearly
• if you have short term memory loss, you find it difficult to hold a conversation because you forget the topic of conversation and start talking about something else
• do you need someone to verbally guide you when you are walking
• do you need help to go to the doctors, chemists, church, visit friends or relatives, pay bills or social events. Think about where you go or would go if you had the help you need
• do you have difficulties answering the telephone
• do you have difficulties letter writing
• does somebody have to attract your attention by touch or waving to speak to you