Elderly brother in fall. Can he claim benefits

Sirlaughalot

My elder brother (63years old) fell off a ladder which resulted in a replacement hip and the rebuild of a shattered elbow and fractured arm. He now walks with a limp and has restricted movement on his arm. He is undergoing a period of physio to give him more mobility. We are grateful that the injuries sustained in the fall were not more serious. But it is unlikely he will be able to work as a roofer again.

Can anyone point us in the right direction as to claiming any benefits that may be due to him as he has never claimed before neither have I.

Many thanks

Caz3121

Is he an employee or self-employed?

Sirlaughalot

Self employed

poppy12345

Depends on circumstances, does he have a partner that works, has he paid National insurance contributions in the previous 2 tax year? With no information it's impossible to help.

Sirlaughalot

poppy12345 wrote: »

Depends on circumstances, does he have a partner that works, has he paid National insurance contributions in the previous 2 tax year? With no information it's impossible to help.

He is single now and I’m helping him with the daily chores. He has always paid Ni.

soolin

Sirlaughalot wrote: »

My elder brother (63years old) fell off a ladder which resulted in a replacement hip and the rebuild of a shattered elbow and fractured arm. He now walks with a limp and has restricted movement on his arm. He is undergoing a period of physio to give him more mobility. We are grateful that the injuries sustained in the fall were not more serious. But it is unlikely he will be able to work as a roofer again.

Can anyone point us in the right direction as to claiming any benefits that may be due to him as he has never claimed before neither have I.

Many thanks

Sorry but I just have to ask, since when has 63 been elderly (as per your thread title) ?

He is not of pensionable age yet so is JSA assuming he's actively looking for suitable work, possible? There's even a chance that there is work out there in a different field , it sounds like roofing is no longer viable, but quite possible to switch jobs.

brewthebear

Elderly.... Im 66 and dont see myself as old !! add on 20 years and then the definition fits

TELLIT01

Jeez some people are touchy about age. I saw it and just smiled. I know big families where there is 20 years or more between the youngest and oldest. To the youngest 63 will be considered positively geriatric.

lisyloo

The pertinent point is that he is not a pensioner i.e. entitled to a pension.


If he isn't stopped by his injuries from doing ANY job, then the state will expect him to look for work.

Sirlaughalot

TELLIT01 wrote: »

Jeez some people are touchy about age. I saw it and just smiled. I know big families where there is 20 years or more between the youngest and oldest. To the youngest 63 will be considered positively geriatric.

Yes I’m the youngest by 22 years so it’s my fault. Apologies for any offence.

Sirlaughalot

Sunny_Intervals wrote: »

Sirlaughalot -

Potentially, he could claim PIP if his health issues are expected to be longer term. There are also a number of benefits that help with living costs. Try putting his details into:

https://www.entitledto.co.uk/

Sorry but what’s pip?