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'Independence allowance': developing a new vision for attendance allowance in England
- Authors:
- LLOYD James, STRATEGIC SOCIETY CENTRE, INDEPENDENT AGE
- Publishers:
- Strategic Society Centre, Independent Age
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 64
- Place of publication:
- London
At a time of intense pressure on public spending, and tightening eligibility criteria in the English social care system, this report asks: what is Attendance Allowance (AA) and how does the AA system function currently; and what are the options for making more use of the AA system in a way that improves both the outcomes of recipients and value-for-money in public spending? Two pieces of research published alongside this report are used: 'Attendance allowance in England' (Strategic Society Centre); and 'Attendance Allowance on a low income' (Independent Age). The report suggests that AA needs to be reformed, and identifies three distinct approaches: data-sharing; information and advice; and, supporting ‘independence behaviours’. It concludes that AA payments "need to be framed in more positive, empowering terms" and should therefore "adopt a new name that reflects the changed aims and aspirations for disability payments to older people: Independence Allowance." (Edited publisher abstract)
Alarm over allowances
- Author:
- HUNTER Mark
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 17.9.09, 2009, pp.26-27.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Government proposals in the green paper 'Shaping the future of care together' have presented a risk that the attendance allowance could be integrated into the general social care system. This article reports on the opposition from disability user groups who believe the attendance allowance should remain a separate non-means tested benefit. A short case study showing the benefits the allowance provided one woman with a visual impairment is included.