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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)