ON DLA and that is the only source of income, what other benefits should I claim

mistriladi_2

Hi

My mum is on the higher element of DLA. She is virtually bed ridden and has little mobility. After two long spells off work sick she has taken retirement. Her only source of income is her DLA and my dads guarenteed pension credit. Are they entitled to anything else? The social worker has just called regarding installing a walk in bath and he said she should be entitled to more benefits but how can you claim them if you don't know what to claim in the first place?

Any advice will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

snoopy89

you need to give more info on what they get now, whether they have now retired and are on pensions or on sick ie, esa etc. there is a online benifits calc someware on here. post first and i or someone should help you out.:) you my be better in the benifits section thought, just a tought.

saving_pennies

Yes there is a benefits check on here. It is in the Income/Family section (tabs above). Direct link is:

http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/family/benefits-check?utm_source=forum&utm_medium=clicks&utm_campaign=resourcebar

lolly101

If your dad looks after your mum for over 35 hours a week then he can claim Carers' Allowance, I'm not sure about any other benefits. I would suggest that your dad, if possible, makes an appointment at the local Jobcentre as they have computer systems which will show exactly what he is entitled to, they will tell him exactly how to claim, and might even be able to make a claim there and then (depending on the benefit), which will speed up the process.

MrsManda

It's worth contacting the benefits line for advice , and also her local council to see if she get get a council tax reduction/housing benefit.
How old are they both?

Some links which may be useful
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Employment/Jobseekers/ContactJobcentrePlus/DG_186347

http://www.turn2us.org.uk/benefits_search.aspx

https://www.dwpe-services.direct.gov.uk/portal/page/portal/ba/lp?_piref278_36249_278_36248_36248.__ora_navig=

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/DisabledPeople/FinancialSupport/Taxreliefandreductions/DG_10026451

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/CaringForSomeone/index.htm

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/CaringForSomeone/index.htm

http://www.ageuk.org.uk/

calleyw

lolly101 wrote: »

If your dad looks after your mum for over 35 hours a week then he can claim Carers' Allowance,

As her father is getting pension credit I would assume he is claiming a state pension.

You are not able to claim carers allowance and a state pension. It gives you an underlying entitlement but no extra cash.

Yours

Calley