# The Social Security (Severe Disablement Allowance) Regulations 1984, Regulation 5: Severe disablement allowance for persons over the age of 65


A person who—
(a) has attained the age of 65; and
(b) was entitled to a severe disablement allowance immediately before he attained that age,
shall continue to be so entitled notwithstanding that he does not satisfy the conditions specified in subsection (2) or (3) of section 36 of the Act if he satisfies the other requirements for entitlement to such an allowance.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1984/1303/regulation/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/social-security-severe-disablement-allowance-regulations-1984/regulation-5
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