Is there anything else we’re entitled to for help with caring for my mum with dementia

[GW50]

My mum gets the higher rate of attendance allowance of £92.40, I’ve looked in to getting pension credit for my father but he’s not entitled to it presumably because he gets a decent private pension.
I’ve since gone part time to help care for my mum with my dad (losing £800 a month, I’m not entitled to a carers allowance as I earn £200 a week) is there anything else we’re entitled to claim as mum is now needing round the clock care & supervision.
Dad doesn’t really want to get carers coming in to help at this moment in time and we don’t really want to put her in a home.
Just wondering if we’re claiming everything we can.

 

[Izzy]

This link might help @GW50 -

How to claim benefits if you're affected by dementia

Find out more about claiming benefits, including how to claim, where to get support and how to complain.

www.alzheimers.org.uk

 

[Jaded'n'faded]

Dad doesn’t really want to get carers coming in to help at this moment in time and we don’t really want to put her home

You are ruling out what are realistically the only 2 options! No, your dad may not want carers coming in but your mum needs 24 hour care, so how can you/he possibly cope?

I'd suggest you work on your dad and get him to accept some help with your mum.

 

[canary]

is there anything else we’re entitled to claim as mum is now needing round the clock care & supervision.

I think th only thing you have not mentioned is Council Tax exemption.
Assuming that its just your parents living in the house then they would get 25% reduction.
Im afraid that if you are living there too, then there wouldnt be any reduction.

Not many people want carers coming in, but 24/7 caring takes its toll on your health. It is by no means uncommon for 24/7 carers to suffer a stroke or heart attack. Please try and persuade your dad to accept help.

 

[GW50]

I think the only thing you have not mentioned is Council Tax exemption.
Assuming that its just your parents living in the house then they would get 25% reduction.
Im afraid that if you are living there too, then there wouldnt be any reduction.

Not many people want carers coming in, but 24/7 caring takes its toll on your health. It is by no means uncommon for 24/7 carers to suffer a stroke or heart attack. Please try and persuade your dad to accept help.

Yes they do get the reduction…I know what you mean that is another worry.?

 

[nita]

If you live with your parents, you may get a reduction as a carer even if you don't get the carer's allowance. I get 50% reduction for looking after my disabled brother.

 

[I thank you for the years]

Hi @GW50

if you were able to reduce your hours a bit more so that your earnings are £132 or less a week after tax, National Insurance and expenses then you would be eligible for the £69.70 Carers Allowance.

 

[GW50]

If you live with your parents, you may get a reduction as a carer even if you don't get the carer's allowance. I get 50% reduction for looking after my disabled brother.

No I don’t live with my parents and unfortunately I can’t reduce my hours anymore than I have.