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Attendance Allowance
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ChrisofWessex | Report | 16 Oct 2014 12:13 |
Went to CAB for first form - as advised by social worker friend of mine. Her words were that 'you are more than capable of filling in any form but these are a mine field'. |
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Sue In Yorkshire. | Report | 16 Oct 2014 10:33 |
CAB are the best people tp fill the forms out for you as they know exactly what to write in answer to the question... |
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Sharron | Report | 16 Oct 2014 08:21 |
As I recall, when red first came home from hospital, a woman from Social Services came here to fill in all the forms for benefits. At other times, when they were revuing his care package, the woman who was carrying out the revue was explaining to me the consequences of giving certain answers and suggesting what I should say. |
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Shirley~I,m getting the hang of it | Report | 16 Oct 2014 07:46 |
Thanks all. I know when I applied for his parking badge I was too polite and got refused at first. |
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ChrisofWessex | Report | 15 Oct 2014 22:33 |
Don't forget that both Disability and Attendance Allowances are TAX FREE and are granted irrespective of savings and income. |
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LindaC | Report | 15 Oct 2014 20:20 |
I think that carer's allowance is only payable if the carer is under pensionable age. If your husband needs looking after then you should claim the benefit - it isn't taxable and the benefit will help with additional costs you may incur although it is up to you how you spend it - there aren't any restrictions. If you go to your local DWP office they should be able to offer help to you regarding completion of the form and it will save you having to post it. Alternatively Citizens Advice Bureau would probably help you with the form. |
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Cynthia | Report | 15 Oct 2014 20:02 |
Go for it Shirley - it's well worth it. My OH has it and it really helps with things like petrol for taking him out etc. |
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DazedConfused | Report | 15 Oct 2014 19:51 |
Oh and if you need any help, I kept all my letters to and from DWP. |
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DazedConfused | Report | 15 Oct 2014 19:49 |
As said, if you do not make any claims now, it can prove even harder later when you may need it more. |
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**Ann** | Report | 15 Oct 2014 19:43 |
This is worth a look at Shirley...gives tips and examples of answers. |
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Andrew | Report | 15 Oct 2014 19:23 |
It is worth the hassle of filling in the form to claim. You may be able to get help completing the form from the Benefits Advisor at local council, as you need to put the correct info in the form and lay it on really thick. There are certain words and phrases that that do help with a claim. You may also be able to claim Carers Allowance as well. These are not means tested if memory serves. We get these for our Autistic son. |
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Rambling | Report | 15 Oct 2014 19:10 |
There should be a return envelope Shirley, if not request one. If you get the attendance allowance ( and you should) it does 'open doors' for other things you might need now or in the future, like any home adaptations. |
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Wendy | Report | 15 Oct 2014 18:39 |
shirley they should have put a retun envelope in with the claim pack..hope you get it ,you have worked and are entitled to the benefit,you might get a reduction in your council tax. |
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Shirley~I,m getting the hang of it | Report | 15 Oct 2014 18:34 |
Our daughter and others have said I should claim attendance allowance now for hubby as he is getting more and more frail . |
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