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Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992

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64Entitlement

(1)A person shall be entitled to an attendance allowance if he is aged 65 or over, he is not entitled to the care component of a disability living allowance and he satisfies either—

(a)the condition specified in subsection (2) below (“the day attendance condition”), or

(b)the condition specified in subsection (3) below (“the night attendance condition”),

and prescribed conditions as to residence and presence in Great Britain.

(2)A person satisfies the day attendance condition if he is so severely disabled physically or mentally that, by day, he requires from another person either—

(a)frequent attention throughout the day in connection with his bodily functions, or

(b)continual supervision throughout the day in order to avoid substantial danger to himself or others.

(3)A person satisfies the night attendance condition if he is so severely disabled physically or mentally that, at night,—

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

(b)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.

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