Benefits for disabled

sleepless_saver

Mojisola wrote: »

I hope this doesn't upset you but have you and your husband made wills? If the worst should happen, it will be easier for you to sort out things if there is a will in place.

At the same time, it would also be worth getting a power of attorney made in case your husband is ever unable e.g. because of being hospitalised, to manage his own financial affairs.

There is a lot of misunderstanding about power of attorney. It would not stop your husband managing things when he is able to. But it would be available to be used if needed which is much simpler (and a whole lot cheaper) than waiting until it is needed and then having to apply to the Court of Protection.

ever

That didn't even occur to me, but you're right, that's also a good idea. Thank you for reminding me of that

sleepless_saver

sh1305 wrote: »

Because he doesn't receive DLA care at mid or high rate and you don't claim carers allowance for him.

This isn't right. He can claim income support if on statutory sick pay and partner not working (plus various other conditions). The OP cannot claim the income support because of her immigration status but would (I think) be taken into account in calculation.

ever, Mojisola's advice is absolutely spot on - you need to see a welfare rights adviser as soon as possible.

I hope all works out for you, I have been thinking about your family's plight since I read your post this morning.

ever

Are the welfare rights/benefit advisors someone I would get in contact through the hospital? My husband's supervisor from work mentioned some sort of support line through them, so perhaps that's who I need to get in contact with? I have a bit of phone anxiety myself, so I try not to make phone calls that aren't absolutely necessary.

MrsManda

ever wrote: »

Are the welfare rights/benefit advisors someone I would get in contact through the hospital? My husband's supervisor from work mentioned some sort of support line through them, so perhaps that's who I need to get in contact with? I have a bit of phone anxiety myself, so I try not to make phone calls that aren't absolutely necessary.

Which hospital is he at? Most of them have people who can help on site.

ever

Dewsbury and District Hospital. They've been rather subpar in pretty much every aspect of communication, so I don't have high hopes. It took them nearly a week after he was officially diagnosed to even bother telling him what it was.

kingfisherblue

Your local council can put you in touch with welfare rights officers. So can the carer's centre if you have one near you.

Mojisola

There should be a PALS office at the hospital - https://www.nhs.uk/chq/Pages/1082.aspx?CategoryID=68&SubCategoryID=153

They might be a good place to start.

Like sleepless saver, you've been in my mind since I read your thread. If you were local to me, I'd be round to help you in person!

sleepless_saver

Here is a link to your local carers organisation ( at least I hope it's your local one, my knowledge of English geography is a bit shaky!).