I have had lupus for 20yrs.can my retired husband... - LUPUS UK
I have had lupus for 20yrs.can my retired husband claim carers allowance as I depend on him more and more Thanks.
Simple answer NOT if he is over 65. My husband used to get carers allowance, but once he got to 65 they stopped it. If your hubby is Less that 65 it is worth claiming. They said that if his pention was higher than the carers allowance then they take it away, but the State pention IS higher than the carers! So you don't get it - I know it is as clear a MUD.
what about attendance allowance (thats if yiu are over 65!!) its something you would claim and perhaps pay for care, thats if it still exists with all the recent changes. i dont think its means tested
If you are over 65 you can claim attendence allowance... which is c£55 per week I think to pay whoever you would like to care for you. Not sure if you can still claim this if you yourself get DLA.
The government have a benefits website you can look on.
This is what I have copies from the site.
Overview
You could get £53 or £79.15 a week to help with personal care because you’re physically or mentally disabled and you’re aged 65 or over.
This is called Attendance Allowance. It’s paid at 2 different rates and how much you get depends on the level of care that you need because of your disability.
The other benefits you get can increase if you get Attendance Allowance.
Part 3: Eligibility
You can get Attendance Allowance if you’re 65 or over and the following apply:
you have a physical disability (including sensory disability, eg blindness), a mental disability (including learning difficulties), or both
your disability is severe enough for you to need help caring for yourself or someone to supervise you, for your own or someone else’s safety
Use the benefits adviser to check your eligibility.
Conditions:
You must also be in Great Britain when you claim - there are some exceptions, eg members and family members of the Armed Forces have been in the UK, Ireland, Isle of Man or the Channel Islands for at least 2 of the last 3 years be habitually resident in the UK, Ireland, Isle of Man or the Channel Islands not be subject to immigration control (unless you’re a sponsored immigrant)
There are some exceptions to these conditions if you’re living in another EEA country.
I Adamine say.... 
Don't be put off by there wording. If you feel you should - claim, and it's always worth ringing asap the Department of works and pensions to ask for an Attendence allowance for to fill in - They will stamp the form with the date you called so any payment will be from that date if you're successful. They stipulated a time by which it has to be returned on the form they send you, Call you local CAB and make an appointment while waiting for the form to fill in the form - they have timed appt so you don't have to wait with the others in there. They are much better at doing this job of form filling and are trained in it, and your claim will be done correctly - they will also fight your corner if you need to appeal and represent you if needed. I did all this for my father in law who was successful. Also my son is disabeled and I sort his DLA out - I also get DLA for Sjogrens & UDCTD...
Phew a bit long winded... Good Luck XX
Thank you all for your replies and advice.I will try the government website again,it did seem daunting last time I tried to get information from it.
This is the first question I have asked since I joined Health Unlocked so I hope this reply of thanks is seen by all who replied
Thanks again.
Go to the CAB - they are so helpfull and cut out a lot of stress. Xx
