benefits

[kikuyu]

can one get attendance allowance having severe copd?

[garshe]

Yes, should be awarded higher rate. Have all documentation ready and enclose with application form. The more paperwork the better . Its wise to go to Age Concern as they will fill the application form in for you. Attendance Allowance is great as not means tested.Good luck xxSheila

[hypercat54]

Hi anyone can apply for benefits but no one can guarantee you will get them. It's not what the illness is but how it affects you and your day to day living.

Sheila has given you good advice and Age UK will fill them out with you over the phone or in person and will come out to you. I have just applied for it with their help. Good luck.

[kikuyu in reply to hypercat54]

good luck to you too hypercat and thank you for your reply

[hypercat54 in reply to kikuyu]

Thank you.

[Izb1 in reply to hypercat54]

Good luck Bev, hope you get it x

[Jansy16]

I applied 3 years ago & was refused, last year I applied & told them more of the things I was unable to do in more detail & was awarded it, so good luck.

[kikuyu in reply to Jansy16]

Thanks Jansy, nice you were awarded it.

[Badbessie]

Keep a diary of what help you need and how your condition affects you with everything from washing and dressing to shopping cooking etc. The more detail the better. The criteria can be confusing so I would advise getting help in filling in the form. AgeUK are very good and your local council may have a disability rights advisors.

[kikuyu in reply to Badbessie]

thanks Badbessie, i will contact the local council as well as AgeUK

[kikuyu in reply to Badbessie]

Thanks Badbessie, I have an appointment with Connect Well re the form.

[Kismet23]

Hi Kikuyu - I too have "very severe COPD" and applied about a month ago. I was surprised to get a letter within 3 weeks saying I would recieve the higher rate...brilliant! I had recently had an assessment with the local COPD team and adding a copy of their report probably helped a great deal. However, I took my time filling it in and detailed the most difficult days and nights, using up all spare pages and opportunities to describe how hard life is. Go for it and get all the help you can get. Best of luck!

[kikuyu in reply to Kismet23]

Well done Kismet, you need help when it turns severe, nice it has worked good for you.Thanks for the advice.

[katieoxo60]

Iwould expect you to get it with severe COPD,but as others say get help with the forms if possible. It is about how you are impaired in daily life due to the medical condition. Good luck and hope it is easy to claim in your case.

[kikuyu in reply to katieoxo60]

Thanks Katie, I really am struggling, we'll see.

[katieoxo60 in reply to kikuyu]

you are welcome, stay save.

[Alberta56]

Good luck. You should get it no probs with severe COPD.

[kikuyu in reply to Alberta56]

Thanks Alberta I hope so.

[HollyBoyd]

Hi kikuyu. Hope you get some help with your application and good luck xxx

[kikuyu in reply to HollyBoyd]

Many thanks Holly