Social Security Act 1988

Attendance allowance

1 Attendance allowance

(1) The following paragraph shall be substituted for section 35(1)(b) of the [1975 c. 14.] Social Security Act 1975—

“(b) he is so severely disabled physically or mentally that, at night,—

(i) he requires from another person prolonged or repeated attention in connection with his bodily functions, or

(ii) in order to avoid substantial danger to himself or others he requires another person to be awake for a prolonged period or at frequent intervals for the purpose of watching over him.”

(2) Section 35 of the Social Security Act 1975 shall have effect as amended by subsection (1) above only for the purposes—

(a) of any determination by the Attendance Allowance Board or a delegate appointed under paragraph 5 of Schedule 11 to that Act following a claim made after the passing of this Act;

(b) of any review by the Board or by such a delegate following an application made after the passing of this Act;

(c) of any review by the Board or by such a delegate under section 106(1)(a) or (bb) of the [1975 c. 14.] Social Security Act 1975 following a decision to conduct such a review made after the passing of this Act; and

(d) of any issue, revocation or alteration of a certificate relating to attendance allowance which takes place following a determination, review or appeal such as is mentioned in paragraph (a), (b) or (c) above.