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<p /> <p>Entitlement to Attendance Allowance is not based on the diagnosis of a specific
health condition, but is awarded to people based on the care, or supervision, needs
arising from their severe disability. Special rules arrangements apply to Attendance
Allowance claimants who are not expected to live longer than another six months, and
mean that payment is made immediately rather the claimant having to satisfy the usual
six month qualifying period. There is no specification of which health conditions
should be processed under the special rules arrangements, and those suffering from
significant brain injuries and not expected to live longer than another six months
would be included under them. Claims for Attendance Allowance under the special rules
arrangements should be supported by a relevant healthcare professional, usually on
form DS1500.</p>
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