What would happen if unofficial carer moved in?

Jerzy71

Hi Everybody as as she creaking 83 year old male, I have a number of questions I would like to ask the forum. I have a unofficial lady carer who helps me everyday shopping , housework etc.I live in council property and don’t claim any benefits,What would happen if she moved in with me as she claims housing benefit on hers, would she lose hers if it does not work out.? Also can I apply for a mobility car as I am finding walking increasing difficult ? That’s all folks Jerzy71

Ranald

Hi Jerzy, I don't think I can help you with your first question, but as someone with a Motability car, i thought I would ask you a question.

Are you in receipt of DLA - Disability Lving Allowance, PIP - Personal Independence Payment, ADP - Adult Disability Payment, WPMS - War Pensioners' Mobility Supplement? Those are the disability allowances that allow one to access the Motability scheme.

Mary_Scope

A warm welcome the community @Jerzy71

When someone receiving housing benefit moves in somebody else, their housing benefit claim will be reassessed and the rules regarding this depend on whether you are both of pensionable age or if one of you is of working age, so it looks like it may be possible that she will have her housing benefit reduced or stopped.

This is the link for the eligibility criteria to join the Motability scheme

Please reach out if you have further questions or would like more support!

Jerzy71

Thanks Ranald,Unfortunately I get slightly more pension than the qualifying amount so can’t claim for any benefit at all

Kimmy87

Have you looked into applying for Attendance Allowance? This is not means tested.

https://www.gov.uk/attendance-allowance#:~:text=Attendance%20Allowance%20helps%20with%20extra,a%20life%2Dlimiting%20illness).

Gaining an award makes Pension Credit more likely, as your minimum income threshold goes up.

It won't qualify you for a Motability car, but the extra money could go towards taxis or funding a car yourself.

Jerzy71

Thanks for your tip Kimmy,I’ll look in it next week

Jerzy71