Has anyone any advice please?

Barneysmom

I've had to go onto 3 days work a week so I can look after my hubby (and myself)
He's had cancer and is very slowly recovering, it's going to be a long time, years, till he's anywhere near better, he also has epilepsy.

He has lower rate mobility and middle rate care DLA for his epilepsy, I'll be phoning DWP tomorrow to tell them about his cancer. He also gets IB.

I don't really think we're entitled to anything but if I had to stop work altogether would I be able to claim anything?

I'm on citalopraom and have been taking thyroxine for several years, I'm so shattered I can't think straight.
I'm not sure how to apply for DLA for myslef, or even if I should apply at all.

we've got a mortgage and the usual bills.

whu

I don't know BM but hopefully some of the posters on here will be able to help you

Barneysmom

Hello Whu, thanks xxx

McKneff

Hello BM, sorry to hear youre going through all this. Hope things go well with your hubby. And you of course.

As for you claiming DLA, its all down to care and mobility so i dont really think so. But mention it when you ring them anyway.

Good luck and keep posting.

DX2

As he already gets middle rate DLA you can apply for carers allowance.

Barneysmom

Thank you DX2 but, it's not really enough to live on?
I dunno, I'm tired and not thinking straight. I just wish it would all be ok.

DX2

Barneysmom wrote: »

Thank you DX2 but, it's not really enough to live on?
I dunno, I'm tired and not thinking straight. I just wish it would all be ok.

You can get your CA plus earn £100 a week if that's any help?

Barneysmom

It could be, yes, thank you
So I'd not be able to stop work altogether but maybe go down to 2 days and I might be ok?

DX2

Barneysmom wrote: »

It could be, yes, thank you
So I'd not be able to stop work altogether but maybe go down to 2 days and I might be ok?

Yes.
Have a look here: http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/index/life/benefits/benefits_for_people_who_are_sick_or_disabled.htm#benefits_for_carers

Actually this link is better: http://www.nhs.uk/CarersDirect/moneyandlegal/carersbenefits/Pages/CarersAllowance.aspx

Barneysmom

Thank you, I'll spend tomorrow going over everything and see what I can find

MrsManda

You'll be able to claim Carer's Allowance providing you don't earn more than £100 a week after allowable expenses (tax, National Insurance, half of pension contributions).
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/BenefitsTaxCreditsAndOtherSupport/Caringforsomeone/DG_10012525

Are you claiming any benefits such as Housing Benefit? Your husband may be able to get a disability premium to increase the amount.
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/BenefitsTaxCreditsAndOtherSupport/Disabledpeople/DG_10018702

With your change in income you may be able to claim Housing Benefit and Council Tax benefit which may include carer's premiums so that you get more benefit.
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/BenefitsTaxCreditsAndOtherSupport/Caringforsomeone/DG_10012529