Sorry to add 2 posts in my first week, but this is a confusing time, as I’m sure everyone on here already knows. So, I would rather try to find information out now rather than later, then we know what to expect. If that makes sense.
My mother was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. My mother, father, sister and I all live together.. She isn’t on any benefits now (except pension).
1) I believe she can claim Attendance Allowance from 6 months after diagnosis, is that right?
2) My father is very ‘old school’ as some people might say, he doesn’t believe he should claim benefits for caring for his wife, especially when it is a “team effort” ie. I help care for her too as I am currently unemployed. If I chose to could I claim carers allowance for looking after her, which I have done since she started “changing” ie before the diagnosis. I’m not trying to break any rules at all, but while I’m unemployed, I AM caring for my mother, no dishonesty at ALL. I am not the sort to claim what I shouldn’t have, but also I believe if a person is entitled to help, they can get it if they choose. My sister can not really care for mum as my sister has Asbergers syndrome. Is it only my father who can claim, I don’t want to come across wrong, but if there is help there, I’d like to know if we can have it if needed.
Any help is much appreciated.
My mother was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. My mother, father, sister and I all live together.. She isn’t on any benefits now (except pension).
1) I believe she can claim Attendance Allowance from 6 months after diagnosis, is that right?
2) My father is very ‘old school’ as some people might say, he doesn’t believe he should claim benefits for caring for his wife, especially when it is a “team effort” ie. I help care for her too as I am currently unemployed. If I chose to could I claim carers allowance for looking after her, which I have done since she started “changing” ie before the diagnosis. I’m not trying to break any rules at all, but while I’m unemployed, I AM caring for my mother, no dishonesty at ALL. I am not the sort to claim what I shouldn’t have, but also I believe if a person is entitled to help, they can get it if they choose. My sister can not really care for mum as my sister has Asbergers syndrome. Is it only my father who can claim, I don’t want to come across wrong, but if there is help there, I’d like to know if we can have it if needed.
Any help is much appreciated.