Hi, my name is LadyMalta! can I claim carers allowance?

LadyMalta

I am on full AA. Allowance and need 24 hrs care, I am in the falls clinic, Breathing space and cannor walk unaided unless accompanied by my husband.

also have underlying entitlements need help with toilet falls in the night. should this be enough for a carers allowance we are bot 86 yrs old

Mary_Scope

Hi @LadyMalta and a warm welcome the community!

Based on what you’ve described it sounds like your husband would qualify for Carer’s Allowance or an underlying entitlement as it sounds like he may be providing more than 35 hours a week of care which is part of eligibility

Is your husband claiming a state pension? If he is then he may not get the full payment but it could still help increase other benefits like Pension Credit.

Hope that makes sense!

Any questions please let me know and I'll do my best to help😊

LadyMalta

How d o I go about it is AA classed as a benefit such as pip etc

Albus_Scope

Hi @LadyMalta and it's a warm welcome from me too. 😁

The link Mary put in her reply contains all the info you need including how to claim. Or click here and it'll take you right to the claim page. ☺️

LadyMalta

Thank you Mary I am trying to find the relevant dept to continue .