attendance allowance

attendance allowance
attendance allowance noun
A non-contributory benefit paid to an invalid who requires constant attendance or supervision
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atˈtendance allowance [attendance allowance] noun uncountable
the money that a very sick or disabled older person receives from the government in Britain if they need sb to care for them at home nearly all the time

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