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Hi my hubby has stage 4 ckd he's 71 receives a state pension, will he be able to apply for attendance allowance, he's waiting to start his dialysis,.any help.to help him through the roots to follow pleaseThanks all x

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If you are in the UK, then look up Attendance Allowance on the Govt website. They have a questionnaire you can fill in, to see if you are eligible. If you are then there should be links you can follow. Wish you both all the best.

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Suzie1995 in reply to Ziggydoodah

Hi ...being's as your husband is 71 I would phone age uk the form is a mind field to fill in ..you can make a phone appointment with them and go through the form.and they will send it to dss for you ..they were brill for my mum.....x

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joannieandmike in reply to Ziggydoodah

Thanks for your reply , yes we are in the UK x

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joannieandmike in reply to Ziggydoodah

Thanks for your reply yes we are in the UK x

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