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my wife is severely disabled she is 56 confined to electric wheelchair iam full time carer

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i have been diagnosed with copd&pulmonary fibrosis which is affecting my breathing so much i am strugling to care for my wife i would like to know if iam able to claim benifits for myself and if so which benifits

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stone-UK

Hi

Ring the BLFHelpline 03000 030 555

Ask to speak to a benefits advisor.

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Dorlock

Try this blog blf.healthunlocked.com/blog...

To echo what Stone said earlier, the British Lung Foundation Helpline is open 10am-6pm. The number is 03000 030 555.

As well as nurses who can advise on your lung health, the counsellors and benefit advisors will be pleased to offer help and support about your other queries.

Best of luck,

BLF Family, friends and carers project

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