What support is there?

[Reds]

Hi

Is there really no extra support available for two people where one receives the state pension plus disability allowance and the carer receives a carer's allowance?

Reds

 

[Kevinl]

Follow the thread below and see what is said. The obvious one is Attendance Allowance and link to that can be pension credits. Other than carer's allowance I don't think the carer can get.
You could put the details into the government's benefits checker on the second link.
K

https://forum.alzheimers.org.uk/threads/attendance-allowance-and-extra-pension-credit.109125/

https://www.gov.uk/benefits-calculators

 

[marionq]

In real hardship cases some charities will help out eg those specialising in dementia or the elderly. This will usually be one off payments for holidays or household equipment. Contact a few and see what happens.

 

[Selinacroft]

Don't forget double disregard on CTAX reducing it to 50 % of original bill, 25% for person with dementia and 25% discount for carer.

 

[Beate]

Don't forget double disregard on CTAX reducing it to 50 % of original bill, 25% for person with dementia and 25% discount for carer.

Only if the carer is not a partner or spouse.

 

[Kevinl]

Only if the carer is not a partner or spouse.

And you have a diagnosis of a "Severe Mental Impairment" a simple diagnosis of AZ is not enough you have to find a suitably qualified person to say it is an SMI and at least some GP's seem to be reluctant to do this these days.
K

 

[Reds]

Thank you!

 

[Selinacroft]

Oh Yes thanks Beate