attendance allowance

[bev]

Hi all,

My neighbour (age 60) is starting on a pump next week and has just lost his job. Does anyone know if he can claim 'attendance allowance' and how does he go about it. Thanks.🙂Bev

 

[novorapidboi26]

Quick Google states 65+.......DLA is what its called if under 65

 

[margie]

Hi Bev

Based on this
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTa...itsAndOtherSupport/Disabledpeople/DG_10018710 the answer is no

but he could be entitled to this
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/disabledpeople/financialsupport/dg_10011925

 

[Catwoman76]

Hi all,

My neighbour (age 60) is starting on a pump next week and has just lost his job. Does anyone know if he can claim 'attendance allowance' and how does he go about it. Thanks.🙂Bev

Sorry to hear about your neighbour. My dad has been getting attendance allowance since 2007, but he is nearly 88. What about Income Support? he should definately get in touch with the Benefits office and he may be able to get some help and advice. Sheena

 

[Pumper_Sue]

Hi all,

My neighbour (age 60) is starting on a pump next week and has just lost his job. Does anyone know if he can claim 'attendance allowance' and how does he go about it. Thanks.🙂Bev

Why would he need DLA or attendance allowance for going on a pump?

 

[novorapidboi26]

Why would he need DLA or attendance allowance for going on a pump?

I would of thought because help may be needed, or even supervision to make sure the pump is being used effectively, so together with no job, some money may come in useful, I cant see how directly, but it might........

 

[Pumper_Sue]

I would of thought because help may be needed, or even supervision to make sure the pump is being used effectively, so together with no job, some money may come in useful, I cant see how directly, but it might........

Lol that would be a 1st for an adult to get DLA for having a delivery device for insulin. The rules state for a pump you must be able to self operate it.

 

[margie]

It could be that he has developed a condition which was the cause of the job loss that is covered by DLA.

As we don' know the circumstances, the links I supplied above should allow him to work out whether he is entitled to anything.

 

[novorapidboi26]

Lol that would be a 1st for an adult to get DLA for having a delivery device for insulin. The rules state for a pump you must be able to self operate it.

It may be, but the conditions to receive such benefit is never black and white........

if it was me, claiming financial help wouldn't be the first thing that cam to mind, getting a shiny new pump friend would be at the top of the list......😉

 

[Ellie Jones]

He's too young to claim attendance allowance got to be over 65 for that one...

Dependant on why he lost his job could be he might be intitled to an higher benefit than the JSA, if lost his job to ill health then he should be able to claim the incapacity benefit (not sure what this is called now)

But if he's been made redudant or come to the end of a fixed term/temperory contact that hasn't been renewed then he would only be intitled to income based JSA, and benefits such as rent etc if his famiy income is below a set limit

Even though I have two other medical reasons that impact on my life a lot more than my diabetes I'm not entitled to any DLA both conditions mean that I do need help at doing certain normal daily tasks... Such as dressing, some personal care and even going out. It effects any employment that I can do but I get nothing not a penny from any benefit going..

 

[novorapidboi26]

He's too young to claim attendance allowance got to be over 65 for that one...

Dependant on why he lost his job could be he might be intitled to an higher benefit than the JSA, if lost his job to ill health then he should be able to claim the incapacity benefit (not sure what this is called now)

But if he's been made redudant or come to the end of a fixed term/temperory contact that hasn't been renewed then he would only be intitled to income based JSA, and benefits such as rent etc if his famiy income is below a set limit

Even though I have two other medical reasons that impact on my life a lot more than my diabetes I'm not entitled to any DLA both conditions mean that I do need help at doing certain normal daily tasks... Such as dressing, some personal care and even going out. It effects any employment that I can do but I get nothing not a penny from any benefit going..

Thats not very fair is it, has this always been the case or just recently......

 

[bev]

He's too young to claim attendance allowance got to be over 65 for that one...

Dependant on why he lost his job could be he might be intitled to an higher benefit than the JSA, if lost his job to ill health then he should be able to claim the incapacity benefit (not sure what this is called now)

But if he's been made redudant or come to the end of a fixed term/temperory contact that hasn't been renewed then he would only be intitled to income based JSA, and benefits such as rent etc if his famiy income is below a set limit

Even though I have two other medical reasons that impact on my life a lot more than my diabetes I'm not entitled to any DLA both conditions mean that I do need help at doing certain normal daily tasks... Such as dressing, some personal care and even going out. It effects any employment that I can do but I get nothing not a penny from any benefit going..

Hi all,

Thankyou for the replies. Ellie, I think he lost his job because he hasnt had good control for 30 years (diagnosed at 30) - basically left to sort himself out and never seen any Consultants as he was never asked to. His HBA1C was 12 or 14 and he has just had operations on his eyes as has problems with them due to poor control. He has problems with his hands and feet too - all due to diabetes. His wife is up most nights with him sorting out his hypo's because he doesnt have awareness and sometimes cant treat himself.

I only asked about this as he was telling me they were thinking of selling the house as they are running out of savings and thought there must be a way of helping him.

Sue, I think if you are unable to work because of your disability then you might be entitled to financial help - I hadnt meant that he needed financial help solely because of the pump.🙂Bev

 

[Ellie Jones]

The best people to speak to about benefit and the many ways that they may be helped is CAB they can take a look at thier personal circumstances both medical and finanically (sp) and will know what help they can get where...

I know how his wife must be feeling with sorting out hypo's as well I've been doing this a lot lately with Les as he's not been responding to the dogs prompts, so things are under discussion... Has personally I am finding it a strain not only looking out for my own diabetes, but having to look out for him as well..

 

[bev]

The best people to speak to about benefit and the many ways that they may be helped is CAB they can take a look at thier personal circumstances both medical and finanically (sp) and will know what help they can get where...

I know how his wife must be feeling with sorting out hypo's as well I've been doing this a lot lately with Les as he's not been responding to the dogs prompts, so things are under discussion... Has personally I am finding it a strain not only looking out for my own diabetes, but having to look out for him as well..

Hi Ellie,

That sounds exhausting for you both. Do you have a 'carers organisation' near you. I joined ours here and they are brilliant - they offer all sorts of financial advice and help you fill forms in - and offer free days out and meals and other things if needed. It might be worth a try - if only to get some decent financial advice about maybe claiming for something. It doesnt seem fair that you are both left to your own devices.🙂Bev

 

[squidge63]

He might be entitled to the care component of the DLA if he cannot manage the daily activities of living without help from his wife. It is worth while getting a DLA form and getting it filled in for the care part. If his wife is caring for him she could apply for carers allowance. Anything is worth applying for, whether they get anything who knows, but it is worth trying. If he is unable to work because of his diabetes he would be better off seeing his GP and going for ESA rather than JSA, because he should get more money after qualifying periods and being assessed.

 

[Pumper_Sue]

He might be entitled to the care component of the DLA if he cannot manage the daily activities of living without help from his wife. It is worth while getting a DLA form and getting it filled in for the care part. If his wife is caring for him she could apply for carers allowance. Anything is worth applying for, whether they get anything who knows, but it is worth trying. If he is unable to work because of his diabetes he would be better off seeing his GP and going for ESA rather than JSA, because he should get more money after qualifying periods and being assessed.

His wife would only get carers allowance if he recieved middle or high rate DLA though.
Bottom line though is he needs to go see someone ie CAB who knows the in's and outs of the benefit system.

 

[sweetsatin]

Your neighbour can claim dla, my advise would be to get the form and take it to their local C.A.B. to fill out, with all the paperwork that is required with it,such as: annual tax payed, rent payed ect ect ect.
They will have have more chance of getting it that way.

 

[Pumper_Sue]

Your neighbour can claim dla, my advise would be to get the form and take it to their local C.A.B. to fill out, with all the paperwork that is required with it,such as: annual tax payed, rent payed ect ect ect.
They will have have more chance of getting it that way.

DLA is non means tested so even the Queen can claim it 🙂
Anyone can claim it but there's no guarantee it will be granted. But if you don't ask you don't get.

 

[Copepod]

Sue is right, DLA is not means tested, but most benefits advisors do tell those seeking advice to take along all details such as those mentioned by Sweetsatin, to do a "benefits review", as they might be able to claim other help such as council tax benefit, housing benefit, income support etc.

Carer's Allowance can only be claimed by someone aged over 16 yrs, providing at least 35 hours of care per week to someone receiving DLA higher or middle rate care component (or certain other benefits such as AA or war disablement pension of industrial injuries disablement benefit); carer must be earning under ?100 per week and not in full time education, too.

 

[squidge63]

Thanks pumper_sue and copepod about the carers allowance info 🙂

It is always best to someone to fill out any benefits forms as they are a nightmare to wade through, I used to fill out DLA and AA forms as part of my voluntary work.