Don't worry about the Attendance Allowance. It's paid for his needs, whether they are met or not, and it doesn't matter who cares for him. It's also not means-tested. It's great he's getting the higher rate! For finding out how much money they have coming in, couldn't she just simply show you bank statements?
Pension Credit is a benefit that tops up a pension. It's a shame they are not getting the guaranteed PC, that would have automatically exempted them from paying. Here's a good overview straight from the source: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploa.../245523/LPA120_Fees_exemptions_remissions.pdf
Hi Beate,
Thanks for the info. I can calm her about the attendance allowance at least. I'm also pleased he's getting the higher rate - I think the community carer must have sorted that out for them.
Oh, the bank statements! I mentioned a bit further back in the thread about the conversation I had with mum about looking at those. I said to her I need to know how much your yearly income is, so can you get your bank statements? What are those? she said. I explained, and she said they didn't get them. Okay. I don't believe that, but whatever. What about a bank book? Oh yes, they had one of those. It had stuff printed in it. Okay, could she read me the stuff printed in it? She tried, but couldn't make any sense of it. Just read me out different deposit amounts and dates but had no clue what they were for. She held it up to the webcam, but I couldn't read it. Just imagine trying to explain the rules of cricket to an alien and that just about sums up any conversation I have ever had with my mum regarding anything legal or financial.
Thanks for the link - I'll take a look at that
LS