Hi, my name is bumble!

HI and welcome,

I'm one of the community champions here on scope. I'm so sorry to hear this.

That's a long time to have to wait for a PIP claim. Please look into claiming with the DS1500 form, this will allow your sister's PIP claim to be fast tracked and is only for those with a terminal illness with 6 months or less but that time is just a guide. Your sister will need a doctor to fill out the DS1500 form and then it can be sent with the claim form. First payment will then be about 2 weeks later. Please see link for details. https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/sick-or-disabled-people-and-carers/pip/help-with-your-claim/how-to-claim-if-terminally-ill/

You could also become her appointee and this will allow you to have full control of the benefits she's claiming, you will be able to start the PIP claim off on her behalf and when you start the claim you will be able to ask about becoming her appointee at the same time. See link. https://www.gov.uk/become-appointee-for-someone-claiming-benefits

When her PIP award is in place and she has the daily living part then you will be able to claim carers allowance for looking after her. See link. https://www.gov.uk/carers-allowance

It's a lot of information to take in but if you have anymore questions i'll be very happy to give you any advise you need, please just ask.