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Benefits for father in hospital

Notebook
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Hi
My father had a stroke 9 years ago that left him in a position where he gets a lower rate invalidity or something help. He is 83.
Recently he has had to go into hospital due to another illness ( 6 weeks ago ) and it looks like he might not get better. I wondered if I should have to notify anyone regarding him being in hospital.
Thanks

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  • nannytone_2
    nannytone_2 Posts: 13,004 Forumite
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    yes. anything over a 4 week stay has to be notified

    you need to find out what benefits he is receiving and notify them.
  • [Deleted User]
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    he`s probably getting attendance allowance,all hospital stays of any duration should be reported when getting most benefits
  • Notebook
    Notebook Posts: 297 Forumite
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    woodbine wrote: »
    he`s probably getting attendance allowance,all hospital stays of any duration should be reported when getting most benefits


    lower attendance allowance it is, I think he mentioned that to me
    Thanks
  • richard9991
    richard9991 Posts: 1,618 Forumite
    Notebook wrote: »
    lower attendance allowance it is, I think he mentioned that to me
    Thanks
    then you need to telephone the attendace allowance unit on 08457123456 as he has been overpaid by 2 weeks.
  • Indie_Kid
    Indie_Kid Posts: 23,097 Forumite
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    If anyone receives carers allowance, this will stop too.
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  • Notebook
    Notebook Posts: 297 Forumite
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    No. I dont think anyone gets carers allowance.
    Thanks
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