What would happen if unofficial carer moved in?

Jerzy71
Jerzy71 Community Member Posts: 4 Listener
edited January 2025 in Benefits and income

Hi Everybody as as she creaking 83 year old male, I have a number of questions I would like to ask the forum. I have a unofficial lady carer who helps me everyday shopping , housework etc.I live in council property and don’t claim any benefits,What would happen if she moved in with me as she claims housing benefit on hers, would she lose hers if it does not work out.? Also can I apply for a mobility car as I am finding walking increasing difficult ? That’s all folks Jerzy71

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  • Mary_Scope
    Mary_Scope Posts: 4,676 Scope Online Community Children and Family Specialists

    A warm welcome the community @Jerzy71

    When someone receiving housing benefit moves in somebody else, their housing benefit claim will be reassessed and the rules regarding this depend on whether you are both of pensionable age or if one of you is of working age, so it looks like it may be possible that she will have her housing benefit reduced or stopped.

    This is the link for the eligibility criteria to join the Motability scheme

    Please reach out if you have further questions or would like more support!

  • Jerzy71
    Jerzy71 Community Member Posts: 4 Listener

    Thanks Ranald,Unfortunately I get slightly more pension than the qualifying amount so can’t claim for any benefit at all

  • Kimi87
    Kimi87 Community Member Posts: 8,726 Championing

    Have you looked into applying for Attendance Allowance? This is not means tested.

    https://www.gov.uk/attendance-allowance#:~:text=Attendance%20Allowance%20helps%20with%20extra,a%20life%2Dlimiting%20illness).

    Gaining an award makes Pension Credit more likely, as your minimum income threshold goes up.

    It won't qualify you for a Motability car, but the extra money could go towards taxis or funding a car yourself.

  • Jerzy71
    Jerzy71 Community Member Posts: 4 Listener

    Thanks for your tip Kimmy,I’ll look in it next week

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