Is there a cut off age for getting help? (antritis)

BaileyB

Hi,

Not sure if in the wrong forum, so please move if need too.

My MIL has very bad antritis for the last 2 years, since she retired. It has taken ages to get help from the GP and now being refered to someone.

She is 68. But finds daily things a little tough now.

We not upto date on all the benefits she may be entitled too, blue badge etc.

Someone did say that when she has retired its now tough luck and there is no help out there for her.

Can anyone share any light on this? Google does not bring up that much (unless searching in the wrong places)

Thanks

BigAunty

My understanding is that disability living allowance (which has a mobility element) is for those under state retirement age whereas Attendence Allowance is for those over 65 and focusses more on care needs rather than mobility (I could be wrong on this).

For blue badge eligibility, have a look at your local council website.

Your care needs




To get Attendance Allowance, your disability must be severe enough for you to need any of the following:

• help with things such as washing (and getting in or out of the bath or shower), dressing, eating, getting to and using the toilet, or communicating your needs
• supervision to avoid putting yourself or others in substantial danger, for example, needing someone to keep an eye on your medical condition or diet, or because you cannot control the way you behave
• someone with you when you are on dialysis

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/BenefitsTaxCreditsAndOtherSupport/Disabledpeople/DG_10012438

BigAunty

Here is some advice from Arthritis Care about filling in the AA claim form. Follow the link about AA

http://www.arthritiscare.org.uk/LivingwithArthritis/Independentliving/Benefits/

[Deleted User]

if she has care needs then she may get AA,unlike dla AA has no mobility component so mobility problems dont count
my advice would be for her to contact age uk who may send someone out to help with the application forms