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Attendance alowance

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caroline83483
caroline83483

Because of my poor mobility I was today advised by an acquaintance to apply for an attendance allowance . Has anyone else done this?

 

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  • ptolemy
    ptolemy caroline83483

    Posted

    I had thought of it. I had got it for both my mother and father in the past. I decided that I probably would fail as my PMR should not be for life. There is no harm in giving it a go though.
    • caroline83483
      caroline83483 ptolemy

      Posted

      Thank-you . The person I spoke with works for the local social work department. His advice came out of the blue! He could see my struggle.

      I suppose it could be stopped when there is improvement.

    • andypolly
      andypolly caroline83483

      Posted

      If you do decide to do this you should go to Citizens Advice for help in completing the form. I am an advisor at Citizens Advice and clients always underplay their problems. Go to the cit A website which is excellent and very user friendly.

    • caroline83483
      caroline83483 andypolly

      Posted

      Thank-you . The gentleman also suggested that I should do that

      kind regards

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