Cancer and PIP

rorysdad

Hi

My partner, aged 40, with whom I live has been diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer. She will be having a big op in 2 weeks time and Drs say she will be convalescing for around 3 months.

Can she claim PIP for at least the 3 months that she will not be mobile and will require help at home? If so, when should she put a claim in?

Also, she is our young son's carer and gets Carers Allowance of £61 per week. Can she still be his carer when she is ill herself?

Lastly, can someone be my partner's carer? what is required to be entitled to Carers? do you have to be getting DLA/PIP?

Thanks,

RD

nannytone_2

to claim PIP, you must have had care needs/mobility needs for at least 3 months and expect to have them for at least another 9 months.
the only exception is for terminal illness.
does this rule apply?

sparkyspark

Get in touch with a Cancer Macmillan benefits adviser who can offer you specialist advice http://www.macmillan.org.uk/HowWeCanHelp/FinancialSupport/BenefitsAdvisers/MacBenefitsAdvisers.aspx