What benefit to apply for personal care needs under pension age?

RebeccaRachel

Hi, due to severe back pain and restricted mobility my sister needs personal care such as washing legs, feet, back, hair, drying hair, shopping,  laundry and house cleaning needs to be done for her, someone staying overnight when she is in much pain or high anxiety about it. We have been managing this between us as a family but really become too much and we cannot be as reliable as she needs. I understand funding can be applied for but unsure how to go about it. She is 63, so not pension age for about 14 months. Currently on ESA, housing and council tax benefits but that doesn't cover basic costs of living let alone paying for care.  Advice welcome please!! Thanks, Reb               

CockneyRebel

Hi Reb and welcome

Does your sister have a PIP award ?
This is the benefit for people  that need help with daily activities and mobility

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poppy123456

I answered you question on your other post, as this is the same question.

RebeccaRachel

Thanks, no, she has been supported up to now by family. Hated idea of others involved but now come to realise its essential. So at beginning of process to facilitate this. I think I need to apply for pip on her behalf from the info on this site? Thanks, Rebecca 

CockneyRebel

Yes apply for PIP

Have a look at the B&W self test

http://www.mybenefitsandwork.co.uk/pip/indexxx.php

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RebeccaRachel

Thanks Alex

RebeccaRachel

Thanks all!!