My Doctor has requested that I employ someone to help care for my elderly Mother of 90 who has been very ill past 10 months due to heart failure, cellulitis and now memory problems. Can anyone please advise whether claiming AA for my Mother may affect my benefits of ESA (support) and DLA? I have long term ME/CFS and the caring for Mum and Dad of 96 is beginning to cause me further health problems which I am in the process of being treated for. Difficult situation. Any feedback would be very much appreciated. Thank you.
I cannot answer your post as I do not have enough information, I would advise you to contact your local Welfare Rights Organisation who will be able to take all your circumstances into consideration; advicelocal.uk
Your mother claiming AA will not affect your ESA and DLA, you will be at sometime in the future asked to apply for PIP.
Is your father in good health? does he receive AA/DLA/PIP? Your parents maybe entitled to Pension Credit, a Welfare Rights Organisation will be able to do a benefits check to maximise income.
Gary
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