Attendance Allowance

Davewm1

I’ve had a Triple Heart Bypass and Mitral Valve Repair.

Before that I had a Lumber Spinal Laminectomy (which only worked for about 4 months).

I’ve since also been diagnosed with Heart Failure so pain relief is very difficult.

The Spinal Stenosis is now severe all down the Lumbar Region.

I was given Oramorph and have now had MTC Morphine added in addition to Lidocaine Patches.

I’ve been under the Pain Management Consultant for a few years now but at my last appointment he said there’s no further help he can offer me.

He’s suggested that he would refer me back to the Spinal Surgeons and I’m very concerned as they originally said it was too risky to have further surgery due to my Heart Condition.

My mobility is now very limited and I have to use a 4 Wheel Walker all the time. Everyday tasks are now extremely difficult if not impossible.

Does anyone have any experience of claiming for Attendance Allowance with similar health issues. When I applied to renew my Blue Badge the lady at the Council said she thought it would be worthwhile trying to put in a claim!

Any advice or guidance would be greatly appreciated.

Kind regards

David

poppy123456

Attendance Allowance is for those of state pension age and above. If you are of this age then yes you can start a claim but it doesn't have the mobility part.

If you are under state pension age then it would be PIP you'll need to claim, unless you live in Scotland and it will be ADP you need to claim.