Disability allowance

Sunrise27

My Dad is 88 tomorrow and his mobility is getting worse. He can still get around but has to use a stick or a walker. He has just applied and got a blue badge. He has a pacemaker and irregular heart beat. 
My mother in law is adamant that he can claim some sort of disability allowance but I'm not sure ?
My Mum calls herself his unofficial carer but Is also wondering if there is anything she can claim ( she is 83 in May ) 
Or is it just a case of a wife looking after her husband ?  

Spoonie_Turtle

Attendance Allowance is a possibility but is for care needs, it does not have a mobility component.  https://www.gov.uk/attendance-allowance
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/sick-or-disabled-people-and-carers/attendance-allowance/

If he received it then that would give your mum an underlying entitlement to Carers Allowance but would not be paid it as it's classed as an overlapping benefit with State Pension, I don't know exactly how it all works after state pension age but others will be able to advise.

calcotti

Spoonie_Turtle said:

If he received it then that would give your mum an underlying entitlement to Carers Allowance but would not be paid it as it's classed as an overlapping benefit with State Pension, I don't know exactly how it all works after state pension age but others will be able to advise.

As you say, Carer’s Allowance will not be paid to someone in receipt of a State Pension (unless the State Pension is worth less than the Carer’s Allowance which would be exceptional). A claim for CA would give rise to an underlying entitlement to CA which could increase the amount of income related benefits payable (if applicable).

whizzywoo

Sunrise27 said:

My Dad is 88 tomorrow and his mobility is getting worse. He can still get around but has to use a stick or a walker. He has just applied and got a blue badge. He has a pacemaker and irregular heart beat. 
My mother in law is adamant that he can claim some sort of disability allowance but I'm not sure ?
My Mum calls herself his unofficial carer but Is also wondering if there is anything she can claim ( she is 83 in May ) 
Or is it just a case of a wife looking after her husband ?  

How much State Pension each do your parents receive?
If they receive less than £270.30 in total per week then they might be entitled to some Pension Credit.  Use this calculator from Age UK to put in all their details:
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/money-legal/benefits-entitlements/benefits-calculator/  

It's a very good one to use for people over State Pension Age.

If one or both of your parents were to claim Attendance Allowance then it is possible to claim more Pension Credit.
Have a look here about claiming Carers' Allowance:  
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/money-legal/benefits-entitlements/carers-allowance/

If just your Father were to receive Attendance Allowance then your Mother could claim Carer's Allowance but she would not actually receive the money unless her State Pension is less than the Carer's Allowance.  BUT she would be able to claim a Carer's Premium on the Pension Credit.

  Just having a Blue Badge will not normally qualify someone to claim Attendance Allowance.  Mobility issues are not something you can claim for on it.  Attendance Allowance is for personal care, such as help with washing and dressing etc.  
Please read this:  https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/money-legal/benefits-entitlements/attendance-allowance/

Qualifying for Pension Credit, even if only a few pence a week, normally means they will not have to pay any Council Tax.

I recommend you seek advice for your parents by contacting Age UK and discussing things with them.