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mrtony307
mrtony307 Community member Posts: 2 Listener
edited October 2021 in Benefits and financial support
I am a new contributer to this group. But, currently I  am asking for advice.
My brother, who is living with me in my condominium; he is disabled from Type 2  Diabetes. He collects Social Security Disability Benefits, as so do I.  
About two months ago, he had his right leg amputated, from the shin down.
How do I apply for caregiver benefits? Share all the information you can provide.
Thanks,
Tony Haupt
P.S. You can also reply here [removed by moderator]

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  • thespiceman
    thespiceman Community member Posts: 6,388 Disability Gamechanger
    edited November 2019
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    Hello @mrtony307   Pleased to meet you welcome.

    Thank you for joining and sharing.

    I am one of the team of community champions.

    One member of our team  my friend  @poppy123456 has expertise and knowledge on benefit queries and questions  be able to advise.

    Have tagged her username , so be along as soon as she is available.

    Please if there are any further questions be happy to answer.

    Please take care.

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  • Adrian_Scope
    Adrian_Scope Posts: 10,938 Scope online community team
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    Hi @mrtony307 and welcome to the community. 

    I’ve removed your email address, as we don’t allow the sharing of email addresses or other personal information to ensure the safety of our members.

    Assuming you live in the UK, you can read about how to apply for Carer’s Allowance here: https://www.scope.org.uk/advice-and-support/carers-allowance-ca/
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,048 Disability Gamechanger
    edited November 2019
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    Hi,

    You mention you're both claiming social security disability benefits, are you both living in the UK? The reason i ask is because that's not what they are called here in the UK.

    If you do live in the UK then please may i ask exactly what benefits you're both claiming?
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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  • mrtony307
    mrtony307 Community member Posts: 2 Listener
    edited November 2019
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    Poppy,
    I do NOT live in the United Kingdom. I live in Myrtle Beach, SC [removed by moderator]
    The actions I need to take here are to complicated. But, "THANKS" anyway!
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,048 Disability Gamechanger
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    Thanks for the reply. I'm afraid this is a UK based forum and i will be unable to help answer your question as unfortunately i have no idea how things work over there across the pond.

    I do however, wish you good luck and hope you find the help you need.
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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