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PIP and Attendance Allowance

I am currently claiming PIP but as I am now over 65 would I be better to claim attendance allowance and can I switch?

I am currently claiming PIP but as I am now over 65 would I be better to claim a...

•7 years ago

Carers allowance

I've been awarded pip does my husband qualify for carers allowance he is 67 and receives his state pension

I've been awarded pip does my husband qualify for carers allowance he is 67 and ...

•7 years ago

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Council tax discount

I look after my mum four days a week she has dementia I am in receipt of carers allowance,should I also be entitled to a council tax reduction.I know this used...

I look after my mum four days a week she has dementia I am in receipt of carers ...

•7 years ago

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Caring for my husband who have SCLC stage 3

Hi I'm caring for my 70 yr. old husband who have SCLC. We did not claims any benefits whatsoever. I am entitled to claim any Carer Allowance?

Hi I'm caring for my 70 yr. old husband who have SCLC. We did not claims any ben...

•7 years ago

Creres

I have carers 3 times a day but they don't clean up or cook a meal from fresh I have coped. osterartris and a stoma bag could any more money than I have now

I have carers 3 times a day but they don't clean up or cook a meal from fresh I ...

•7 years ago

Career's allowance

My wife and I are looking after our 2 year old Grand daughter on a Special guardianship Order. How can we claim Careers allowance , she is severely disabled.

My wife and I are looking after our 2 year old Grand daughter on a Special guard...

•7 years ago

Elderly parents

My parents are in late 70 s. mum has been falling for the last few years and her memory is really bad. She gets really frustrated and aggressive with people...

My parents are in late 70 s. mum has been falling for the last few years and her...

•7 years ago

COPD in tfe community

Would my Wife be able to apply carers allowance,as she cares after me at home.

Would my Wife be able to apply carers allowance,as she cares after me at home.

•7 years ago

Elderly mum

dad died last Xmas mum 75 suffers from diabetes copd and few other things....long list😊 but worrying as lately she seems disconnected from world and...

dad died last Xmas mum 75 suffers from diabetes copd and few other things....lon...

•7 years ago

Alzheimer's Fear.

Hi, I am 67 and concerned I may have signs of Alzheimer's. I have an appointment this afternoon with my doctor about my memory. I am also sensitive to high...

Hi, I am 67 and concerned I may have signs of Alzheimer's. I have an appointment...

•7 years ago

Caring for others

My mum in law is due to be discharged from hospital I joined this group as I may need help and advice.

My mum in law is due to be discharged from hospital I joined this group as I may...

•7 years ago

A tip when attending Continuing Health Care meetings

I have attended many Continuing Health Care (CHC) multi disciplinary team (MDT) meetings to go through the Decision Support Tool (DST) during my working career...

I have attended many Continuing Health Care (CHC) multi disciplinary team (MDT) ...

•7 years ago

Coeliacs and Alzheimers

My mum (85) has both and has, for many years, refused to stick to the diet. She now weighs under 6stone (5ft in height), is incredibly thin and frail and...

My mum (85) has both and has, for many years, refused to stick to the diet. She...

•7 years ago

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