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6 years 2 months ago #224952 by ianinpain
Benefits for Carer (NI) was created by ianinpain
Dear Moderator
In a Northern Ireland context I would be most grateful if you could advise me as to which benefits a senior citizen is entitled to who is caring full-time for his disabled wife who is also a senior citizen.
Thank you
ianinpain

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6 years 2 months ago #224982 by sue2007rec
Replied by sue2007rec on topic Benefits for Carer (NI)
without knowing your full financial situation it's difficult to cover this fully

but the obvious are depending on you meeting the criteria are
Attendance allowance www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/attendance-allowance
and the other[linked to being eligible for AA is carer's allowance

carer's allowance[you may also be entitled to Carers credit if you don't qualify www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/carers-allowance

carer's Credit www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/carers-credit-0

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