Attendance Allowance - Anything i should claim with it?

col81

Hi, my Mother has just been awarded the lower rate allowance. is there anything else could can get access to? a Blue badge possible and Railcard anything else?

Spoonie_Turtle

Railcard yes, Blue Badge not automatically because Attendance Allowance didn't have a mobility component.  Your mother would have to apply for that separately.

If anybody cares for her and meets the criteria they can claim Carers Allowance, and/or the carer element of UC.  If she lives alone and doesn't have anyone claiming anything for looking after her then potential entitlement to Pension Credit would increase.

Best to do a benefits check for her, really
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/money-legal/benefits-entitlements/benefits-calculator/
https://benefits-calculator.turn2us.org.uk/

Others are more knowledgeable and will be able to tell you anything I've missed!

OutdoorQueen

There is the possibility of a council tax reduction if your Mum has a condition that is classed as a severe mental impairment (apologies, horrible term), for example Dementia or Parkinsons

You claim via the local district council.  They will have a form on their website.  

 https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/reclaim/severe-mental-impairment-dementia-council-tax-rebate/

Murphybear

OutdoorQueen said:

There is the possibility of a council tax reduction if your Mum has a condition that is classed as a severe mental impairment (apologies, horrible term), for example Dementia or Parkinsons

You claim via the local district council.  They will have a form on their website.  

 https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/reclaim/severe-mental-impairment-dementia-council-tax-rebate/

I share a house with my ex husband.  When I was awarded Attendance Allowance they reduced half of the council tax to zero.  When he got AA the other half was reduced to zero.  Although I emailed the council with a copy of my award letter they responded ( very quickly, they are a good council ) saying they already knew about the AA.   

KxMx

I believe the severe mental impairment falls under Council Tax Rebate, which is national, whereas Council Tax Reduction is decided on a local level and likely to be the source of your AA discount.