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Hi, my name is SamyB! I'm 67, retired, and have COPD. Am I entitled to anything from the state?

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SamyB
SamyB Community member Posts: 2 Listener
edited July 2022 in Benefits and financial support
Hi, my name is SamyB and I live in Wiltshire. I visited Chester Zoo,  last Sunday and had to, for the first time use a mobility scooter to get around. The reason for this is because I have been diagnosed with severe C. O. P. D.  Can someone please explain what if anything I’m entitled to from the state as this is all new to me. I am 67 years old and worked all my life until I retired in February 2019,
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  • Tori_Scope
    Tori_Scope Scope Posts: 12,492 Disability Gamechanger
    edited July 2022
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    Welcome to the community @SamyB :) Thank you for joining the community!

    How did you find using your mobility scooter for the first time at Chester Zoo? 

    If you're not sure what you may be able to claim, you could try using an online benefits calculator (Turn2Us). 

    Money Helper and Age UK also have some information about claiming benefits and retirement, which you may find helpful. 

    Would you be able to tell us a bit more about your situation, such as what you may already claim?
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  • calcotti
    calcotti Community member Posts: 10,010 Disability Gamechanger
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    For someone over pension age making a new claim the relevant disability benefit is Attendance Allowance however AA does not include an element for mobility so your need to use a scooter would not assist you. For AA you need to require frequent help to look after your personal care.
    Information I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Rules may be different in other parts of UK.
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  • racyguy
    racyguy Community member Posts: 560 Pioneering
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    SamyB said:
    Hi, my name is SamyB and I live in Wiltshire. I visited Chester Zoo,  last Sunday and had to, for the first time use a mobility scooter to get around. The reason for this is because I have been diagnosed with severe C. O. P. D.  Can someone please explain what if anything I’m entitled to from the state as this is all new to me. I am 67 years old and worked all my life until I retired in February 2019,
    As has been said, it is Attendance Allowance that you are looking at.
    There is no provision for not being mobile only that due to the health condition you would require care for your personal needs - whether you get the care or not is immaterial.
     
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  • SamyB
    SamyB Community member Posts: 2 Listener
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    Thanks all for the very helpful comments, at the moment I am claiming no benefits and living on our pensions. Attendance allowance seems to be the way to go as it could fund my mobility scooter. Getting around is my greatest worry as I am now confined to the house.
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  • Tori_Scope
    Tori_Scope Scope Posts: 12,492 Disability Gamechanger
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    Does the mobility scooter help you feel less confined to the house @SamyB? I can imagine that'd feel difficult.

    As you struggle to get out, are you able to get everything you need in, such as food and medicine? 

    You can read about Attendance Allowance on the Turn2Us website :) 
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