Can I get any financial allowance for help with housework?
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Museumvolunteer
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Hi, I'm new here, I'm 66 and have had fibromyalgia for approx. 35 years and back problems for about 40 years. In recent years the fibro. has required pain medication every day and, after severe back-pain spasms last year and now constant pain, a consultant has diagnosed degenerative lumbar spondylosis. I'm determined to keep doing as much as I can, with the help of relevant medication and physio exercises but the housework in our farmhouse just finishes me off, especially before/when visitors come! I can't afford to pay a regular cleaner because my pension is basic, and I contribute a small amount to the weekly household bills, although I manage to save a little bit to get a friend to help occasionally. My husband is semi-retired, but still has the farm to run, and cannot afford to give me anything because he pays most of the major bills.
Compared to many others, I know I'm very lucky, but unfortunately can only see activities getting more difficult. Do you think there's any hope of me getting a small addition to my pension, or any benefit to help me out, please?
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Hi,Any means tested benefits you're entitled to on top of your pension will depend on household income for both yourself and your husband. I know you say that he can't afford to give you anything because of the household bills but claiming a means tested benefit means both pensions are counted as income. Pension credit is possible but this will depend on your pensions.Do you claim DLA/PIP or Attendance Allowance?1
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Thank you both for your information. I've now looked into these suggested benefits, and Pension Credit, but I don't think that I'd qualify at present (apparently PIP is only applicable until age 64) and, although certain aspects of AA might apply, I somehow doubt it. Many thanks, anyway.
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Welcome to the community, @Museumvolunteer!
Thanks for sharing this with us. I wonder if it's worth discussing your concerns about keeping on top of things with your GP? Even if you're not entitled to financial assistance, it may be that there are local services or social care that you're entitled to?1 -
Hi Pippa,Funnily enough I recently had to see our Practice Nurse (our surgery is closing soon and I haven't had a dedicated, i.e. "my", GP for ages!). She actually mentioned various types of possible financial assistance, although these now seem inapplicable. I'm supposed to be seeing her again in a couple of weeks, so I'll raise your suggestions with her.Many thanks for your help.0
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