Hi, my name is scott981!

scott981

hi just joined looking for help in what benefits i can get i have parkinsons for over 10 year but only just found out i could get benefits for this a friend told me he got his attendance allowance backdated to when he was first dignosed tryed the gov but they say no can you help

iza

Hi Scott981 @scott981 we used to have here @BenefitsTrainingCo who helped the most with similar question. However, please let me ask for advice @Ross_Scope and  @Tori_Scope. Please can someone move this post for  correct advice and to benefit category ? Thank you. 

janer1967

Hi and welcome to the community 

What benefits you can get depend on your circumstances 

There are mo benefits specific to having parkinsons 

Your friend may be referring to pip or new style esa 

Please look in our benefits section to find info on both these 

Pip is a non means tested benefit for disabled people who are unable to carry out daily living and mobility tasks 

Any specific questions just ask 

calcotti

scott981 said:.. a friend told me he got his attendance allowance backdated to when he was first dignosed..

Your friend must be mistaken - that isn't possible.

Are you above or below pension age? Do you live alone or with a partner?

scott981

over & with wife

poppy123456

Then it would be Attendance allowance you would need to look at claiming. https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/money-legal/benefits-entitlements/attendance-allowance/