You can only claim for Attendance Allowance if your disability has affected you for the last six months. You need to show your disability has meant that you have needed help from someone else throughout the six months before you apply.
Care needs are either needing someone else to do personal things for you eg-
-eating and drinking,
-walking, getting in or out of bed,
-washing,
-dressing,
-breathing,
-bathing,
-sleeping,
-going to the toilet,
-shaving.
or
Needing someone else around to make sure that you are not at risk of injuring yourself or others
