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Hi All,

My dad is 61, and he just had a heart attack.
He won't be able work again, and he has been told to start claiming for pension credit.

Other than pension credit, is there any other benefits he should apply for?

Thanks,

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  • nannytone_2
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  • sunnyone
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    question21 wrote: »
    Hi All,

    My dad is 61, and he just had a heart attack.
    He won't be able work again, and he has been told to start claiming for pension credit.

    Other than pension credit, is there any other benefits he should apply for?

    Thanks,

    Having a heart attack is often not a reason to never work again if you want to work.
  • Torry_Quine
    Torry_Quine Posts: 18,887 Forumite
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    sunnyone wrote: »
    Having a heart attack is often not a reason to never work again if you want to work.

    That's what I thought, if he's only just had a heart attack it is far too soon to tell. he is relatively young and hopefully will make a full recovery.
    Lost my soulmate so life is empty.

    I can bear pain myself, he said softly, but I couldna bear yours. That would take more strength than I have -
    Diana Gabaldon, Outlander
  • Thanks for you reply everyone.
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